Thread: Alternator

Up to you - I went to a local auto electrician and told him I wanted a replacement for the alternator in a Series 3. "No problems! $150". It does not have a brand on it, but seems to work well.

John

Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64

Hi,
Just wondering, what is a straight swap, for the old series 3 type ????
I have only the one fitted to the Holden motor, looks the same type as those fitted.
But I think it reads 15amp ???? Would this be correct for the 186 Holden ????
Any good for the 2 1/4 petrol. ( pushes out nearly 14 volts )
Was going to have a look in the. Local car yard,for one.
Or do I fit a new after market one.
Thanks

Whitehillbilly

If it's a Bosch on the 186 it should be 35 Amp.
However some of the Belmonts of the era (HK, HG, HT) had Lucas electrics, but I wold expect they were still at least 35 amp.


Cheers, Mick.

Thanks gents,
will get some pics.

Update, Lucas, 15AC.
so will this run ok on Gilbert plus Radio/CB and lights.
Battery Is the older one from my Mitsubishi Challenger V6 ( 760cca )

whitehllbilly

I think I purchased what John did, an alternator with no brand. Sadly mine cost a tad more than $150, more like $200 from roverparts

It fitted straight in and hooked right up to the existing two wires and works correctly. I pulled off the original alternator and it had squeaky bearings. I pulled it apart to replace them and looked at the general condition inside and out, which was awful, hence went with the new one.

Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64

Thanks gents,
will get some pics.

Update, Lucas, 15AC.
so will this run ok on Gilbert plus Radio/CB and lights.
Battery Is the older one from my Mitsubishi Challenger V6 ( 760cca )

whitehllbilly

A bit here on AULRO about it.


15AC Alternator upgrade?


Specs here.
It is 34amp, or should that be 34 Lucas Amps


NAPA AUTO PARTS




Cheers, Mick.

And to test amps from it with a multi meter I should ????

whitehillbilly

Originally Posted by Aussie Bob

I think I purchased what John did, an alternator with no brand. Sadly mine cost a tad more than $150, more like $200 from roverparts

.......

This bloke commented "That's the old price, I'll have to charge more for the one I get to hold in stock."

John

Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64

Just wondering, what is a straight swap, for the old series 3 type ????

Bosch make an alternator that is the same size and mounting pattern as the Lucas 15ac, but with more output and better components.

Aaron