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Izzy · 03-04-2003, 09:40 AM

I was told when I bought my '83 it had an '86 350 block. My alt went out last week and I need a new one. My question is will the alt be the same for the 83 and 86?? If I need to I can take a pick and post it here.

I was checking autozone's website and it seemed the alt amperage for each year was different.

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2003, 11:00 AM

It shouldnt matter Izzy...You can always upgrade teh alt to a higher amperage. Mine is a 140+. Just get the same style..

Is yours a one wire or does it use the plug??

Ryan Flowers · 03-04-2003, 11:20 AM

fiveeightchevy,

I would go with the higher amperage alt. But like LOHRTBT said check to see if you have the wire or the plug.

Izzy · 03-04-2003, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
It shouldnt matter Izzy...You can always upgrade teh alt to a higher amperage. Mine is a 140+. Just get the same style..

Is yours a one wire or does it use the plug??

It has a plug in the back that looks like a spark plug boot and a dual wire connector on top.

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2003, 12:08 PM

ok...so it uses both.. THat means yours is probably not a self exciter. The one wires are self exciting. You can tell them this when you get a new one.

PHOENIX · 03-04-2003, 12:28 PM

Checker sales 100 amp life-time warranty alternators for less then $100. I traded in my stock alternator awhile back and got the 100amp. It hasnt given me any problems and we hooked it up to my fathers machine at the dealership and it put out the power as stated. It really starts pumping the juice at just off idle (1500 rpm or so). Do you run alot of accessories? Do you have an electric pump for your bag setup? The more power you run at idle the dimmer your lights will get. Im gonna buy a overdrive pulley for my alternator, except I cant remember where I got the price from. I have to recheck the mfg's. If it works out the way id like Ill be sure to post and let you guys know about the pulley.
Check and see if AZ offers something similar to the 100amp im talking about.

Izzy · 03-04-2003, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
Checker sales 100 amp life-time warranty alternators for less then $100. I traded in my stock alternator awhile back and got the 100amp. It hasnt given me any problems and we hooked it up to my fathers machine at the dealership and it put out the power as stated. It really starts pumping the juice at just off idle (1500 rpm or so). Do you run alot of accessories? Do you have an electric pump for your bag setup? The more power you run at idle the dimmer your lights will get. Im gonna buy a overdrive pulley for my alternator, except I cant remember where I got the price from. I have to recheck the mfg's. If it works out the way id like Ill be sure to post and let you guys know about the pulley.
Check and see if AZ offers something similar to the 100amp im talking about.

I do have an engine driven comp and it puts out the same juice as a normal ac comp. I should be fine as this old azz alt didn't have any probs turning it.

I'm gonna take the rusty pos off tomorrow and go get a new one.

PHOENIX · 03-04-2003, 01:58 PM

If you had a electric pump you might want to go to a bigger alternator, but since yours is engine driven, it doesnt matter.

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2003, 03:47 PM

COME ON!! Get you a supa dope chrome unit!!

PHOENIX · 03-04-2003, 03:54 PM

Maybe he plans to spray paint this life-time one chrome

79BIG10 · 03-04-2003, 06:54 PM

Izzy call Fritz at Midwest Electrical 972-680-8322 I got my 120 amp chrome from him same day for $118. tell him Steve and Brandon from Southern Bowties told you about him.

03-04-2003, 09:40 AM	#1
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Alternator ?? I was told when I bought my '83 it had an '86 350 block. My alt went out last week and I need a new one. My question is will the alt be the same for the 83 and 86?? If I need to I can take a pick and post it here. I was checking autozone's website and it seemed the alt amperage for each year was different.

03-04-2003, 11:00 AM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	It shouldnt matter Izzy...You can always upgrade teh alt to a higher amperage. Mine is a 140+. Just get the same style.. Is yours a one wire or does it use the plug?? __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2003, 11:20 AM	#3
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	fiveeightchevy, I would go with the higher amperage alt. But like LOHRTBT said check to see if you have the wire or the plug. __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

03-04-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	ok...so it uses both.. THat means yours is probably not a self exciter. The one wires are self exciting. You can tell them this when you get a new one. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2003, 12:28 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Checker sales 100 amp life-time warranty alternators for less then $100. I traded in my stock alternator awhile back and got the 100amp. It hasnt given me any problems and we hooked it up to my fathers machine at the dealership and it put out the power as stated. It really starts pumping the juice at just off idle (1500 rpm or so). Do you run alot of accessories? Do you have an electric pump for your bag setup? The more power you run at idle the dimmer your lights will get. Im gonna buy a overdrive pulley for my alternator, except I cant remember where I got the price from. I have to recheck the mfg's. If it works out the way id like Ill be sure to post and let you guys know about the pulley. Check and see if AZ offers something similar to the 100amp im talking about. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-04-2003, 01:58 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	If you had a electric pump you might want to go to a bigger alternator, but since yours is engine driven, it doesnt matter. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-04-2003, 03:47 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	COME ON!! Get you a supa dope chrome unit!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2003, 03:54 PM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Maybe he plans to spray paint this life-time one chrome __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-04-2003, 06:54 PM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Izzy call Fritz at Midwest Electrical 972-680-8322 I got my 120 amp chrome from him same day for $118. tell him Steve and Brandon from Southern Bowties told you about him. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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