RE: [alfa] testing a regulator

["Jeff Greenfield" <alfaguy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard -

I apologize for the tardiness of the reply, but I have been way too busy and
have not been keeping up with the AD lately.

The alternator from a late(r) spider (mid to late 80's) or a Milano will
bolt right in. The wiring is plug and play, just remove the old regulator
and harness. Connect the red wire to the B+ terminal (usually a good idea to
replace this wire), and connect the green wire to the field terminal and
you're done.

Much more reliable and a larger capacity alternator too. I can look up the
part number for the Bosch rebuilt (AL#) tomorrow if you need it. I keep one
on the shelf as that is how common they are for most years of Alfas. One
number covers most everything from a 1750 through Milano.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
Richard Welty
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:46 AM
To: alfa@domain.elided
Subject: Re: [alfa] testing a regulator

On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 08:43:32 -0400 Jeff Greenfield <alfaguy@domain.elided>
wrote:
> These days when I replace an alternator on an older car, I upgrade them to
> one from a newer car. Greater output, and they have an internal regulator
> which eliminates some wiring so it was one less place for voltage drops to
> occur. The newer alternator bolts right in and is not that much more
> expensive.

just out of curiousity, what alternator would you substitute for the OE one
in a 74 GTV?

not that alternator has any problems right now, it's just good to know these
things in advance.

richard
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