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  1. vrooom

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    #1 vrooom, Dec 6, 2011
    my 73 246 gts u.s.a. needs a new alternator ,electric shop says some components are shot and evidently he can't source them. anyway can anyone recommend a parts source for a new or rebuilt unit ? # on mine is gca 119a 55 amp 12 v. thanks ,dan
     
  2. Edward 96GTS

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    #2 Edward 96GTS, Dec 6, 2011
    What do u need? Diodes?
     
  3. BigTex

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    #3 BigTex, Dec 6, 2011
    You have to rebuild that one.

    Tell them to keep looking!!! LOL!
     
  4. vrooom

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    #4 vrooom, Dec 6, 2011
    i haven't seen it yet ,i believe he said that copper slip ring on the rotor was totally eaten through. he made it seem like a replacement was the way to go.
     
  5. omgjon

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    #5 omgjon, Dec 6, 2011
    I have an unused rebuilt one that I'm not using. You can PM me.
     
  6. Nickrry

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    #6 Nickrry, Dec 7, 2011
    mine was identical to that off a Lada - honestly! They are widely available on ebay - as are the bits!
     
  7. racerboy9

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    #7 racerboy9, Dec 7, 2011
    The alternators for the USA Dinos with smog pumps were different. They had a fitting at the rear for the smog pump drive.
     
  8. dm_n_stuff

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    #8 dm_n_stuff, Dec 7, 2011
    We retrofit a higher amperage unit from an Alfa Romeo on mine.

    Uro!!!!

    Take a peak, see if you can find a model number on it, or maybe some notes on a repair slip?

    We had to fool with it a bit, but the upside is we ended up with a better working system.

    Dave
     
  9. UroTrash

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    #9 UroTrash, Dec 7, 2011
    I peeked at it Monday when I was trying to figure out my starter. Its wiring comes very close to the front exhaust header. I'll see if I can find a label and photograph.


    BTW, that may be why the 60 amp fuse is blown.
     
  10. 2NA

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    #10 2NA, Dec 7, 2011
    That's a pretty hostile place for wiring. I've used a piece of "firesleeve" to protect it after replacing the toasted remains.
     
  11. UroTrash

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    #11 UroTrash, Dec 7, 2011
    Where can you get that?
     
  12. swift53

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    #12 swift53, Dec 7, 2011
    Pegasus Racing, or any other adequate racing supply house.

    Regards, Alberto
     
  13. dm_n_stuff

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    #13 dm_n_stuff, Dec 8, 2011
    Fuses blow based on draw, or a short. I can put 1,000 AMPS on the supply side of a 60A fuse but if it's only drawing 40 it's not gonna blow. IF there's a short, it'll pop, if you draw over the 60 amp rating it'll go, but supply isn't what makes 'em go, it's demand.

    And by close, do you mean CLOSE? Pics please.

    BTW, there was a spare 60A fuse in the leather folio with your manuals. Take a peek, betcha it's still there. :D

    Dave
     

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