Pertronix 90amp alternator

[Murt]

I’m also doing a refresh on my spare Bus engine, and decided to switch to the Alternator, as I have added lots of ancillaries now. I have also opted for the 90A version. Out of the box it looks OK, and can’t detect any bearing problems. I bought this as it claims ‘proudly made in the UK’ so hopefully it is a good one.

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[Rob Combs]

Different people have different situations they live with. For some, the return process and turnaround time costs more in time and resources than just fixing the issue ourselves. Setting aside the very real possibility of getting another defect and starting the cycle all over again.

Just looking to the thread with the dude who got bent (brand new) heater boxes for a recent prime example of what I mean.

If a $15 fix and not much time spent = problem solved and not having to deal with it again, I’ll be the one to give fixing it myself some serious consideration, regardless of how the world should work…

Just a different perspective I suppose. Not ignorance or stupidity, just measuring the constraints one faces and making a rational choice.

[Glenn]

Just proves the adage:

Good parts are not cheap and cheap parts are not good.
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[DesertSasquatchXploration]

Tiny men playing victims. Good luck in the upcoming years you will need it. Parts are assembled by kids who cant tie a shoe lace. Good bearings are 15 each FAG and Timken have never done me wrong. Grow up your never to old to learn. I'm not your your enemy you are.
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[Glenn]

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Since the 90's I've been relying on the Autozone lifetime warranty when my alternator fails.

Didn't realize the current state of alternators is so Bougie.

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Theres a big difference between ‘fixing’ an inferior part , and ‘fixing’ an inferior part then ridiculing others who for whatever reason decide not to do so.

I had a cheap eBay 90 amp alternator come to me with the keyway cut offset. I filed the key down so it fit the pulley and away we went. That situation was not worth returning it and there was no warranty expected. But again, it stupid to ridicule others for doing the same thing.

And dont for a minute think that because someone has the equipment to ‘fix’ the part that separates them into another category that justifies things. Ive known several well off people who could probably buy the whole manufacturing plant a faulty part was made in yet they buy cheap parts and dont pass up on saving a $2 item because they might need it later, and they will damn sure return a faulty part.

I spend an average of $20k on parts in a month, theres very few times i will spend the time & labor to repair a part, it’s not cost effective. Not to mention if you did have a warranty on a mechanical part, then you just voided it by modifying it.

As far as the whole ‘shit hitting the fan, so you better learn skills and prepare to re-line your brake shoes’ type shit, thats just ignorant too and shows how fearful you are. People have been preaching ’doom & gloom’ for decades. Could it happen? Sure. Anything wrong with having some skills and food & such set back? Absolutely not. But to live your life in fear of it, dwell on it, and preach & condemn those who dont is sad and pathetic.
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Fedex says the new alt will be here tomorrow!

Perhaps it's about time I expand my knowledge and ability on my obviously cookie cutter engine.

[Rob Combs]

Twin turbos on a type 3? Awesome!

And in all sincerity I do hope your replacement alternator gives you no more grief. Changing the alternator on any of these is one of the shittiest jobs one can do under the lid.

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[Rob Combs]

Brilliant!

[girlscoutcookies]

Sh*t also happened to my brand new AL82N, Indian made Bosch. Past 5k it starts to make junk noises. Swapped the big bearing in front + small bearing in rear with original SKF products immediately. No issues!

[modok]

Far as I know, right now it would be better to get one of those "rebuilt in mexico" alternators from the local FLAPS, than a pertronix or new chinese one.

10-20 years ago was different, I remember rebuilding several rebuilt starters and so forth, but......
After a few decades of practice they started getting good at it.
Practice makes perfect
At least, until they all retire or run out of broken alternators.

But at the moment, imagine, just imagine how many old alternators they have in mexico.
Mounds of them, pyramids of alternator hell.
And in another 5 or 10 years they will all be gone forever, melted down.

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