[DML] Re: altenator replacement...

[William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxx>]

On Wed, 30 Jun 1999, Gerald Deutsch wrote:

> I think I need to replace my alternator. I need more power to run the

Depending on the model year of the car, you probably do. The early
alternators are inadequate to operate all the accessories on the car. The
later ones are adequate, but not by much.

Unfortunately, replacement alternators that fit properly are hard to come
by these days. As far as I know all the later-model original alternators
are used up.

There is a GM alternator that supposedly works also, but I don't know the
specifics, nor whether it itself is still available.

My suggestion would be to take your existing alternator to one of those
shops that makes the giant stereos for low riders, and have them rewind
it. They can make just about any alternator put out as much power as you
want. Then, you don't have to worry about fitting mounting brackets,
belts, etc. that you would with a replacement.

For a more or less stock DMC-12, 100 amps should be more than enough. If
you've got a whopper stereo, then, you should know how much you need for
that.


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