[Mgs] Late Alternator

[Eugene Balinski]

All,

  Well, the Alternator light on the dash was just starting
to illuminate when I brought the car home the other night.
 Raise the rpm a bit and it goes out.  I have never seen it
do that before so it is probably time for an alternator.
 It is the original one. 

   I will check the voltage regulator, belt tension, and
connections, but in the event that an alternator is called
for, what is the general wisdom ?   Auto Zone supposedly
has a direct Lucas replacement (45 AMP rating), for $112.00
including core fee.   Moss has one for $119.00   

    However, I understand that the preferred method is to
use a higher output GM alternator with appropriate wiring
change.  Can someone re-enlighten me?

Thanks,

   Gene 80 B
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