Alternator option
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:51 pm
In the past there has been the odd drama looking for alternators to fit and I think I have it solved. I took a turbo alternator in to a local jap parts importer and he let me fossick around his shelves. Guess what? Success, I found one that is the same make (Nippon Denso) same chassis size and shape with all the right mounting holes and adjuster arm holes in the same arrangement and the mounting to pulley position correct. t has the same electrical arrangement as well but you need to get the wiring plug that comes with it to graft to the piazza wires as it is an oval instead of round system plug. the "B" post is in a slightly different position as well but that is no real hassle. The best bit of all is that it fits toyota camry, windom, soarer and a few others so easy to get because toyotas are like arseholes, everyone has one! Typically available for around $120 so cheaper than getting a set of brushes and bearings fitted and if the diodes or regulator are stuffed you are up for at least twice if not three times as much.
When I think of it I will write down the model number somewhere for future refence
When I think of it I will write down the model number somewhere for future refence