[Mgs] MGB alternator

[Dave]

how about Manny, Moe, and Jack???  you can tell I grew up in the northeast - 
that's Pep Boys!

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From: <mgbob at juno.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:00 PM
To: <dcouncill at msubillings.edu>
Cc: <mgs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB alternator

> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "Councill, David" <dcouncill at msubillings.edu>
> To: "'mgbob at juno.com'" <mgbob at juno.com>, "mgs at autox.team.net"
> <mgs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: [Mgs] MGB alternator
> Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:26:43 +0000
>
> Hi Dave,
>   I've done the diodes, that 12,722 miles ago ( I still keep a fuel & 
> service
> log) and before at some interval too.  General feeling around our club is 
> that
> the diodes today are so inferior to those of 30 years ago that using them 
> is a
> toss-up.  Thinking about this, I recall that my 1975 MGB alternator lasted
> some 200,000 miles while I drove the car, but these two sets have been
> short-lived.
>   Autozone is a chain here in the northeast.  Only rarely have I dealt 
> with
> them; my question using their name only because others have used Autozone 
> for
> inexpensive rebuilt parts. It's good to know you will have two businesses
> where only one existed before.
> Bob
>
>
>
> Personally, I would do the diodes. But then, I have had my alternator for
> about 27 years after buying it used. It was in my 71BGT, now my 72B, and I
> would estimate mileage at 200,000. I have gone through two sets of brushes 
> (or
> maybe three) and its still generating electricity.
>
> On another note, you mention Autozone. Is this a good place for parts? We
> don't have one locally but I found out today that one of our local medical
> marijuana establishments is going to be leveled and an Autozone built in 
> its
> place. Not to worry - the dispensary is relocating to a kiosk on the same 
> lot
> so it could be a one stop location for car parts and medicinal herbs for 
> those
> in need.
>
> David Councill
> 64 B
> 67 BGT
> 72 B