Alternator Problems

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by bldavis11

The link on the registry site doesn't seem to work. Can you point me in the right direction on how to rebuild our alternators?

Yes, I see that link is broke. Try this.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...r-Rebuild.aspx

I am not sure why but this is the second link I've found that is broken this week. I'll investigate..

[bldavis11]

Originally Posted by scottfab

Yes, I see that link is broke. Try this.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...r-Rebuild.aspx

I am not sure why but this is the second link I've found that is broken this week. I'll investigate..

Scott,

Still no joy. The above link redirects me here:

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Information/TechNet/%5BAllArticles%5D.aspx


Ben

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by bldavis11

Scott,

Still no joy. The above link redirects me here:

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Information/TechNet/%5BAllArticles%5D.aspx


Ben

Well the Alt rebuild is on that page but.....
if you act quickly this one may work for a few hours
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...r-Rebuild.aspx

Something is changing and changing a lot. Please stand-by

[WVZR-1]

There's a quite good 2 part you-tube for the CS144 alternator build:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riYZssdSmXY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKbX7mezuFM

I've not watched these in quite some time but I believe it's quite informative.

[bldavis11]

Originally Posted by scottfab

Well the Alt rebuild is on that page but.....
if you act quickly this one may work for a few hours
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...r-Rebuild.aspx

Something is changing and changing a lot. Please stand-by

Well, I missed it. I guess I'm mostly interested in where to purchase a rebuild kit (if available). I can probably work my way through the rebuild after looking at the parts in the kit.

[bldavis11]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

There's a quite good 2 part you-tube for the CS144 alternator build:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riYZssdSmXY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKbX7mezuFM

I've not watched these in quite some time but I believe it's quite informative.

Those videos are invaluable. Holy smokes! Thanks for sharing them!!


Ben

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by bldavis11

Well, I missed it. I guess I'm mostly interested in where to purchase a rebuild kit (if available). I can probably work my way through the rebuild after looking at the parts in the kit.

The part number is right there on one of the pics.


Looks like depending on the browser you use the link is different.
This works for IE
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...ticles%5D.aspx
and this for Firefox
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...r-Rebuild.aspx

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by bldavis11

Well, I missed it. I guess I'm mostly interested in where to purchase a rebuild kit (if available). I can probably work my way through the rebuild after looking at the parts in the kit.

** I don't believe the kit in the image is for a CS144, not knowing the source of the thread with the image mentioning the rebuild but earlier in this thread Scott mentions only using a "portion" of the kit. I'd say that part number is NOT a "wise buy"!

Using that part # and doing some searching I believe if I were doing a rebuild and was interested in a quality build I might source the parts differently. Don't know but the part # or the kit doesn't display a voltage regulator. If there's a reputable automotive alternator/starter shop in the area I'd have a conversation there. Is there someone that does the municipal fleet work, fire ems services

An acquaintance was looking for an alternator a couple weeks ago and I suggested that if his were original I'd repair his rather than buy any "off the shelf" reman and he took his to a shop in the area and less than $25 he was out the door with an alternator repair. NOT a "rebuild" but a repair!

The bearings are very common and quality bearings can be purchased through most local bearing sources, there's cheap and there's quality. A kit that sells for the Amazon price and is in "multi-lingual" packaging has "other than quality" written all over it. There's quality bridge rectifiers and there are quality regulators also. I'd think I'd certainly shop and have a serious conversation before jumping on a "kit"!

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

Using that part # and doing some searching I believe if I were doing a rebuild and was interested in a quality build I might source the parts differently. Don't know but the part # or the kit doesn't display a voltage regulator. If there's a reputable automotive alternator/starter shop in the area I'd have a conversation there. Is there someone that does the municipal fleet work, fire ems services

An acquaintance was looking for an alternator a couple weeks ago and I suggested that if his were original I'd repair his rather than buy any "off the shelf" reman and he took his to a shop in the area and less than $25 he was out the door with an alternator repair. NOT a "rebuild" but a repair!

The bearings are very common and quality bearings can be purchased through most local bearing sources, there's cheap and there's quality. A kit that sells for the Amazon price and is in "multi-lingual" packaging has "other than quality" written all over it. There's quality bridge rectifiers and there are quality regulators also. I'd think I'd certainly shop and have a serious conversation before jumping on a "kit"!

Dave

Where would you recommend purchasing a kit and what kind?

I have a spare kit and like to rebuild it to OEM specs

Thanks!

David

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Dave

Where would you recommend purchasing a kit and what kind?

I have a spare kit and like to rebuild it to OEM specs

Thanks!

David

You have a spare "alternator" not kit? The "acquaintance" I mentioned was in Brookville PA and they have a local facility that I understand is well thought of.

In your area I'd think there are several. A local audio shop might have a local shop that they recommend for high amperage builds but you're not interested in all of that or "maybe" you are. I'd think you only need parts! Bearings are easy, there's choices in bridge rectifiers and regulators. Which alternator do you have by part number?