I know you can swap a AC Delco Alt. on a RRC 3.5 but what about a 96 Disco 4.0L? Mine is starting to make sounds and I want to fix it before it stops in a shower of sparks.

Thanks

Justin

Is 96 serp or v belt?

Serp.

doubt it, you might be able to find something that will work. or just go the Mean Green/PPW route.

Thats what I was afraid of.

I'll check out the Mean Green route too.

Thanks

Justin

Originally posted by 64rovr
doubt it, you might be able to find something that will work. or just go the Mean Green/PPW route.

I was thinking about converting to a domestic alt, but after crunching the numbers and comparing them do the returns seen I figure it is a toss up between putting in a Delco and just dropping the bucks on a PPW alt... I will probably go the PPW route when my 85A explodes (sounds like it's going to any day now-- imagine the sound of putting pieces of glass in a blender, thats what the bearings sound like)

search for volvo alternator.

There is room for a serp belt on a volvo 240 alternator, and it's 120 amp. You just need to finagle a busing for the mount.

j

Why don't you get it rebuilt? That's probably the cheapest route.

We've had them redone in Portland at about $125.

Now there is a hell of an idea.

I'll search a place out here in SB.

Thanks!
Justin

Originally posted by Serious One
Why don't you get it rebuilt? That's probably the cheapest route.

We've had them redone in Portland at about $125.

Make sure it's a reputable shop that will actually replace components. I had one rebuilt by a "good" local shop that charged $100, and a year later is was making all kinds of racket. Conveiniently right out of warranty.

Originally posted by Serious One
Why don't you get it rebuilt? That's probably the cheapest route.

We've had them redone in Portland at about $125.

It'll just crap out again in a few years.

IMO, save up a few bucks and go with the PPW 160A unit with the external voltage regulator. After having a string of problems with the original Marelli units in the Disco, I bought a PPW unit 6 years ago and it's been howling away ever since !

Everybody will ask you if you have a supercharger ;)

keith
:usa:

Originally posted by 64rovr
Make sure it's a reputable shop that will actually replace components. I had one rebuilt by a "good" local shop that charged $100, and a year later is was making all kinds of racket. Conveiniently right out of warranty.


Well Put. Plus the rover alts. have different internals and usually cost a little more to rebuild. I had one rebuilt locally and 2 weeks later it died. He re-rebuilt it and again it died in a few weeks. Finally gave up and put in a 130A Mustang Alternator in my truck. It lasted about 2 years and went out on me, only this time it had a lifetime warranty and I got it replaced for free courtesy of Pep Boys.

I just bought a new 200 amp last week from:

http://www.mechman.com

Pricey, but local (for me) and I think it's my last alternator for the Rover. Uses a Ford case but has rover adapter bracket and plug.

$534 Dollars is more than a bit pricey :eek:


Originally posted by SonarRover
I just bought a new 200 amp last week from:

http://www.mechman.com

Pricey, but local (for me) and I think it's my last alternator for the Rover. Uses a Ford case but has rover adapter bracket and plug.

It goes well with the Grey Poupon!

:flipoff2:

i replaced my marelli a few months ago with a rebuilt marelli, and now this one is starting to whine. i know its a crap shoot with rebuilts, it came with a 1yr warranty but i know that warranty won't be worth a shit in the middle of the woods so i'm thinking of just sucking it up and buying a new one. what is a PPW and where can i get one?

i replaced my marelli a few months ago with a rebuilt marelli, and now this one is starting to whine. i know its a crap shoot with rebuilts, it came with a 1yr warranty but i know that warranty won't be worth a shit in the middle of the woods so i'm thinking of just sucking it up and buying a new one. what is a PPW and where can i get one?

http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/specs/PP185.html

SC

What AC Delco Alternator can be used in the 3.5 V belt engines? Is it a drop in? Does anyone have a part number. Thanks.

Late seventies, early eighties Chevy pick-up alternator will work with the v-belt engines. Get one with the optional "R" terminal so you have a place to connect the tach feed. Close to a drop-in with a little fiddling with some threaded rod and flat bar.