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Alternator Dilemma - Need Help! |
Ansbacher |
Sep 17 2015, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Pulled highly suspected bad alternator. After opening it up and comparing to my replacement I see a difference. Please look at the attached pics. What is the small black rectangular module in the center of the new unit? I have it marked with a question mark. Is that a built in voltage regulator? If so, how do I hook this unit up to the car now or do I remove it? Totally confused and want to get back on the road. Car is a '74 2.0L with carbs.
Thanks in advance. Any help appreciated. Ansbacher |
catsltd |
Sep 17 2015, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 7-June 15 From: Calgary Alberta Member No.: 18,814 Region Association: None |
Leave it alone.
I just got my new rebuilt and it has it also. So does my old 74-alternator. Make sure the red positive wire going to the alternator has a rubber boot over it. And make sure the 3 prong plug fits tight on the alternator,or you will have lots of charging problems. |
Ansbacher |
Sep 17 2015, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Thanks catsitd. So it is definitely a noise suppression capacitor; I will leave it alone. Thanks for the wiring advice. I am going to pop off the cover again to make sure that plug is tight before install. Yes, there is a boot on the red lead, but I will double check its integrity also.
Thanx all for the quick help. Will be up early in the a.m. to reinstall this beast. Ansbacher Leave it alone. I just got my new rebuilt and it has it also. So does my old 74-alternator. Make sure the red positive wire going to the alternator has a rubber boot over it. And make sure the 3 prong plug fits tight on the alternator,or you will have lots of charging problems. |
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