Alternator
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
Alternator
looks like the alternator is toast on my 80.
can i drive the car with out an alternator , if i do not use any electrics ?
the shop i trust to rebuild the unit is across town.
can i drive the car with out an alternator , if i do not use any electrics ?
the shop i trust to rebuild the unit is across town.
Le Mans Master
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yes......if you have a gooooooooooood battery you might make it.....if not your up a creek without an alternator. I'd bum a ride or get a taxi....
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Drifting
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battery is great , even have my new spare boat battery here...
is the only draw the brake lights & starting the engine (starter motor) ?
or is there a slight draw from battery when running ?
is the only draw the brake lights & starting the engine (starter motor) ?
or is there a slight draw from battery when running ?
Le Mans Master
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Drifting
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From: Toronto Ontario
its about 45 min freeway each way, with both battery fully charged i may be ok...
do i feel lucky ? lol
thanks again guys
Pete.
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Le Mans Master
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I wouldn't take a chance like that, especially in a nice car like yours. At the very least bring an extra strong battery, and some tools. Hard to believe you can't get hold of an extra transport vehicle, or just do some shipping. Why not just get an Enterprise rental car, for a day of unlimited miles.
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Drifting
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I wouldn't take a chance like that, especially in a nice car like yours. At the very least bring an extra strong battery, and some tools. Hard to believe you can't get hold of an extra transport vehicle, or just do some shipping. Why not just get an Enterprise rental car, for a day of unlimited miles.
good advise , thanks
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Drifting
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BUT - some day when i am way up north , i am going to try it , to see how long it would be good - just because i'm curious.(bring a spare battery with me)
thanks again guys
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Drifting
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Racer
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Trying to roll that distance just on the battery is a big gamble. Throw in some variables like heavy traffic, an accident, etc and that is a recipe for disaster.You gotta have a bro you can call one in on or go the buy a replacement and put it in.
Hate to see you get hung out on the highway with a sick ride. That happens here, and you might not find your car the way you left it.
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Alternator is a very easy rebuild. Getting the nut off the pulley so you can slide the rotor out of the front case to replace the bearing is about the most difficult part of the whole thing.
Once it's apart, everything will test (except for the regulator) with a common multimeter.
5/16 socket for the case, 3/8 socket for the stator to bridge nuts. 1/4 socket to remove the bolts for the diode trio, regulator and brush holder. THe rear case bearing drives out with a punch, the front one has 3 bolts holding it in after you get the rotor out. Pay attention to how it comes apart and it'll go back together the same way.
Once it's apart, everything will test (except for the regulator) with a common multimeter.
5/16 socket for the case, 3/8 socket for the stator to bridge nuts. 1/4 socket to remove the bolts for the diode trio, regulator and brush holder. THe rear case bearing drives out with a punch, the front one has 3 bolts holding it in after you get the rotor out. Pay attention to how it comes apart and it'll go back together the same way.
Le Mans Master
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One advantage of having a shop do the rebuild, is they'll sometimes put in a modern stator winding to up the unit amperage output for modern stereos and such. Also, they have the facilities to run/load test the unit, before customer delivery.