Replacement alternators for 1979

[ScoopMan]

I read elsewhere that the rebuilt ones from Autozone are crap. True? Only $60...
I found these on Rockauto, rebuilt by Delco. Prices are very good. Opinions? I don't have AC, but any of these should fit, right?
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carco ... ttype,2412
Thanks!

[GeorgeT]

Several years ago (about 5 maybe) I got a remanufactured (not rebuilt) Bosche 65 amp unit from Advance Auto Parts and it came with a "lifetime" warranty. I had to give them my old unit as well.

[ScoopMan]

My bad George, they are listed as remanufactured, bot rebuilt. I was not aware there was really a difference.
So how has your alternator held up?

[GeorgeT]

My bad George, they are listed as remanufactured, bot rebuilt. I was not aware there was really a difference.
So how has your alternator held up?

Rebuilt units have just the worn out/bad parts replaced, remanufactured units have all new components installed. After five years, it's food but the original lasted 25 years - we'll see.

[4uall]

I have heard great things about these http://www.autoricambi.us/product/EL1-4 ... RFORMANCE/

I have one in my garage awaiting the electrical upgrade I plan on doing soon

[ScoopMan]

Nice, but $200 is more than my poor dentmobile deserves. I might think differently if I had a nice one. Mine has served as a mice condo for about a year and a half, until this past weekend when I began my efforts to bring the old girl back to life. I am hoping to get her back on the road in a semi-reliable state while there is a little summer left.

[4uall]

You could always assume the position of "slum lord" and charge the mice rent then have it paid off in no time

[ScoopMan]

You could always assume the position of "slum lord" and charge the mice rent then have it paid off in no time

Too bad, I already evicted them with an electric leaf blower. One had set up a sweet crib for himself in the glovebox, it was full of weird fluffy stuff, probably from the blanket that I found half eaten in the trunk....

[ScoopMan]

Has anyone had experience with NAPA remanufactured alternators?
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0358394306
Great price!

[blurple124]

Is there any reason a standard American alternator found in a scrapyard wouldn't work? Assuming you install the stock pulley on the Am. alternator?

[ScoopMan]

Is there any reason a standard American alternator found in a scrapyard wouldn't work? Assuming you install the stock pulley on the Am. alternator?

I read somewhere on here that a Ford alternator fits our cars...?

[Erudyn]

Has anyone had experience with NAPA remanufactured alternators?
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0358394306
Great price!

I tried to purchase the 65 amp Napa Alternator last week. Today I got an email that said they do not have the alternator and cannot get it. I don't know if this means they will not ever be able to get it or its a temporarily unavailable part.

[spider2081]

I have said this before. I had mine repaired at a local alternator/starter shop 9 years ago. The cost then was $65 and that included a new voltage regulator.
I try and support local businesses when I can. In this case I think a local repair is the most sensible approach unless you are stepping up to a high amperage alternator.

[baltobernie]

+1

[majicwrench]

Tis a simple alternator, and easy to change, if money is an issue, just buy one from NAPA or Autozone or whoever, it will likely work. Get er one.
Keith