Rebuild an Alternator
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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just saw this a couple of days ago....
it's a CS-144, but it should give you an idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdFA6WF8lVg
Have you considered swapping to a CS-144 instead of rebuilding your old alternator. I recommend it; unless you're trying to stay original.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdFA6WF8lVg
Have you considered swapping to a CS-144 instead of rebuilding your old alternator. I recommend it; unless you're trying to stay original.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Engineers do it better.
Frank, it may not be worth your time to rebuild it. Call Ararat (in Scarborough), they rebuild starters and alternaters only. Workmanship is good and you get a warranty. They will use your original parts (if that's important) and the price is around $50.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Its not too hard to rebuild these alternators. The hardest part is be sure you pay attention to the screws with the plastic insulators in them. They have to go back in the same points when you are putting them back in.
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With upgraded diode bridge, rectifier. I also upgraded the field windings but apparently did not take a picture of it.
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With upgraded diode bridge, rectifier. I also upgraded the field windings but apparently did not take a picture of it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Very easy to do just did mine about 2 weeks ago. If you have a NAPA auto parts near you they have everything you will need and its cheap. It comes as a kit and even has the pins to hold the brushes out of the way while you put it back together.
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Brampton Ont.
Are they a stocking Item Richard and do you have an idea on the pricing? Did it also come with the bearings?
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