PabloCruise
SILVER Star
Good luck on the rebuild!Technically it was last night and not today. Installed a new city racer alternator in Marge. I’d heard the OEM one (maybe original?) grinding a bit recently. Shoulda just pulled the trigger but instead waited and it ended up going out on a night it was raining cats and dogs and was dark as all get out. Limped home with only the parking lights working. That was challenging.
Pretty straightforward install but did post up in the 40/55 section with a couple questions as my knowledge of electric is limited. Marge’s production date is 11/77 and the city racer carb was an easy drop in.
Now I’m gonna see if parts are available to rebuild the OEM alternator. Never had one apart before.
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AFAIK the only things in there are bearings, brushes, winding and diode array...
VR should still be external.