WAZOO Day Success 1/21/17 - Page 9 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

lfalzarano · 02-01-2017

Don't screw around a get a completely reconditioned one from Jerry's Gaskets. BTW - when installing it, the connecting wires are old and brittle and may need to be replaced.

The other alternators on the market are just repaired... There are other parts that can fail.

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FU · 02-01-2017

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Originally Posted by Roadster

Frank, was it purchased from the same seller as the link above?
What happened after 2 months, did you ever check it out further as to the reason why??

I remember this was the same seller. Never checked it out just chalked it up to experience and put the fixed stock alt. back in.

Roadster · 02-02-2017

Decided to go with an Autozone Duralast Alternator DL 1457-6-1 (124 amp) and also a set of brushes for my original unit. Total cost shipped to my door $106.41 and no core needed...
They have a promotion going on for online purchases and free ground shipping.
Not a bad deal!!!

Now you may say how bad they are or don't last, etc., etc. But I have read a lot of reviews on all of the store brands available, and they all do have some unfavorable reviews, but they are also from 5-8 years ago.
Also it appears to be a crap shoot from where the unit is remanufactured, so just have to take the chance.
Some of the upper end units that are made here and are completely brand new, are very expensive to say the least.
The amount of driving I do with the 94, (5000 miles or under) per year will probably take me double or triple the amount of time for a failure to occur, if indeed one ever does occur. And I will be always having a spare with me just in case.
So I may reinstall the original unit after I replace the brushes, or the Duralast replacement, or the 200 amp paper weight sitting on my work bench. It may be time to spin the bottle to make that decision.

Dynomite · 02-02-2017

Just some additional information

The Correct Size Alternator Pulley is about 2.75 inch OD on the face....This ALL Aluminum Pulley is very light and just tad larger yet very close to 2.75 inches diameter. It is a little Pricey from Summit Racing. The Installation is very easy with my 15/16 inch modified Open End Wrench and 5/16 Allen Wrench.

The MCH-208 is the same Diameter as the Stock Pulley. Actually the MCH-208 is just a tad larger diameter.
Use a 1/2 inch Adapter on Socket Wrench to Unload the Belt Tensioner when removing/installing Pulleys.

The Offset of the MCH-208 is identical to the Stock Pulley.
The Stock Pulley has a removable Offset Collar which is NOT used in the installation of the Aluminum Pulley.

All Aluminum Alternator Pulley

Backup Tail Light Switch and Rebuilding Chrome Alternator

Just installed this Chrome Alternator in my L98 with same size Pulley.....charges great even at idle.

secondchance · 02-02-2017

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

Just some additional information

The Correct Size Alternator Pulley is about 2.75 inch OD on the face....This ALL Aluminum Pulley is very light and just tad larger yet very close to 2.75 inches diameter. It is a little Pricey from Summit Racing. The Installation is very easy with my 15/16 inch modified Open End Wrench and 5/16 Allen Wrench.

The MCH-208 is the same Diameter as the Stock Pulley. Actually the MCH-208 is just a tad larger diameter.
Use a 1/2 inch Adapter on Socket Wrench to Unload the Belt Tensioner when removing/installing Pulleys.

The Offset of the MCH-208 is identical to the Stock Pulley.
The Stock Pulley has a removable Offset Collar which is NOT used in the installation of the Aluminum Pulley.

All Aluminum Alternator Pulley

Backup Tail Light Switch and Rebuilding Chrome Alternator

Just installed this Chrome Alternator in my L98 with same size Pulley.....charges great even at idle.

I use the same alternator pulley (minus the bullet cap) and it looks great!

Roadster · 02-02-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Just some additional information

The Correct Size Alternator Pulley is about 2.75 inch OD on the face....This ALL Aluminum Pulley is very light and just tad larger yet very close to 2.75 inches diameter. It is a little Pricey from Summit Racing. The Installation is very easy with my 15/16 inch modified Open End Wrench and 5/16 Allen Wrench.

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Originally Posted by secondchance

I use the same alternator pulley (minus the bullet cap) and it looks great!

Right now I have 2 correct size pulleys. One gets returned to Jim at the next WAZOO and the other is my original. Will wait and see what the Duralast unit comes through with, before a possible purchase of the Summit unit. As I have even a bigger surprise being delivered tomorrow. So don't want to spend any extra $$$ for now....lol did I really say that after what I been spending on my ZR-1???? lol

Jagdpanzer · 02-03-2017

Never add it up and you will be fine.

secondchance · 02-03-2017

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Never add it up and you will be fine.

Hear you! I lost my spread sheet...

Roadster · 02-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Never add it up and you will be fine.

That's not a problem, as I have forgotten how to add!!!
must be the age!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by secondchance

Hear you! I lost my spread sheet...

Spread sheet, what spread sheet??? I really be in trouble if I used a one of those.....lol...

Roadster · 02-08-2017

Missed the alternator delivery last night, was out and they needed a signature, so delivery today...getting ready to sand and spray the bottom side of the fender covers. So in the meantime sprayed the airhorn with a can of paint from Jerrys. I like the shade and yes it will probably stick out from the plenum in color, but that paint job is for a later time....

Bottom side of airhorn prepped....

Top side of airhorn that was prepped and sprayed. Drying now, may not need an additional coat, came out good, very satisfied!!! That "paint line" on the left side is a reflection from the ceiling lighting in that position...

Completed with another coat...

02-01-2017	#81
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: WAZOO Day Success 1/21/17 Don't screw around a get a completely reconditioned one from Jerry's Gaskets. BTW - when installing it, the connecting wires are old and brittle and may need to be replaced. The other alternators on the market are just repaired... There are other parts that can fail. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Lou[COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

02-02-2017	#83
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: WAZOO Day Success 1/21/17 Decided to go with an Autozone Duralast Alternator DL 1457-6-1 (124 amp) and also a set of brushes for my original unit. Total cost shipped to my door $106.41 and no core needed... They have a promotion going on for online purchases and free ground shipping. Not a bad deal!!! Now you may say how bad they are or don't last, etc., etc. But I have read a lot of reviews on all of the store brands available, and they all do have some unfavorable reviews, but they are also from 5-8 years ago. Also it appears to be a crap shoot from where the unit is remanufactured, so just have to take the chance. Some of the upper end units that are made here and are completely brand new, are very expensive to say the least. The amount of driving I do with the 94, (5000 miles or under) per year will probably take me double or triple the amount of time for a failure to occur, if indeed one ever does occur. And I will be always having a spare with me just in case. So I may reinstall the original unit after I replace the brushes, or the Duralast replacement, or the 200 amp paper weight sitting on my work bench. It may be time to spin the bottle to make that decision. __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 02-02-2017 at 12:11 PM.

02-02-2017	#84
Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,790	Re: WAZOO Day Success 1/21/17 Just some additional information The Correct Size Alternator Pulley is about 2.75 inch OD on the face....This ALL Aluminum Pulley is very light and just tad larger yet very close to 2.75 inches diameter. It is a little Pricey from Summit Racing. The Installation is very easy with my 15/16 inch modified Open End Wrench and 5/16 Allen Wrench. The MCH-208 is the same Diameter as the Stock Pulley. Actually the MCH-208 is just a tad larger diameter. Use a 1/2 inch Adapter on Socket Wrench to Unload the Belt Tensioner when removing/installing Pulleys. The Offset of the MCH-208 is identical to the Stock Pulley. The Stock Pulley has a removable Offset Collar which is NOT used in the installation of the Aluminum Pulley. All Aluminum Alternator Pulley Backup Tail Light Switch and Rebuilding Chrome Alternator Just installed this Chrome Alternator in my L98 with same size Pulley.....charges great even at idle. __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 02-02-2017 at 12:45 PM.

02-03-2017	#87
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,650	Re: WAZOO Day Success 1/21/17 Never add it up and you will be fine. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

02-08-2017	#90
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: WAZOO Day Success 1/21/17 Missed the alternator delivery last night, was out and they needed a signature, so delivery today...getting ready to sand and spray the bottom side of the fender covers. So in the meantime sprayed the airhorn with a can of paint from Jerrys. I like the shade and yes it will probably stick out from the plenum in color, but that paint job is for a later time.... Bottom side of airhorn prepped.... Top side of airhorn that was prepped and sprayed. Drying now, may not need an additional coat, came out good, very satisfied!!! That "paint line" on the left side is a reflection from the ceiling lighting in that position... Completed with another coat... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 02-08-2017 at 12:36 PM.