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 Posted: 06-29-2018 05:33 pm
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 If there's an automotive electric repair shop near you, then have it rebuilt. That usually costs around $100.

If you buy a re-manufactured alternator from an auto parts store, 'somebody' rebuilt it, then the store adds their profit margin, so you pay more to get the same thing. If you're thinking of going with re-manufactured, then consider 're-built' locally. That's what I do.

New is new, and you pay the price.

Generally speaking, re-manufacturers rebuild them stock.

If you have it re-built locally, talk to the guy when you drop it off. Ask him if he can coax a few more amps out of it. There are usually other rectifiers and bits that can be installed, and most local re-builders will 'hot-rod' it if you ask them to. A 35 amp alternator doesn't suddenly become a 70 amp, but it might become 45 amp. Sometimes a little more is nice to have... like when the headlights, radiator fan, heater fan, wipers & radio are all going at once.

Regards,
Tim Engel