A bit of phoning around on Friday and the cheapest I could get a 2nd hand 5l V8 alternator for was $245 +gst.....is it me or are these people dillusional as to want a 20yr old part is worth???? a brand new spankers was $450, and I for one don't thinks an alternator for any offroader is worth either of those amounts
Soooo, pull alternator apart, asess problem, brushes and comutator, order new brushes...$5.80, have comutator turned down...$1doz speights....solder $4, total repair cost...less than $30.
I've attached some pics to show how easy the task is....anyone with the can do and a soldering iron can achieve
Brand new set of brushes ordered from CAS
Cleaned up ready for brushes
Brushes installed in holder...only burnt my finger once
Again, i'm no engineer or auto sparky but have a go at your own mods/repairs it's just a matter of thinking about it, good luck
Tim
P.S yes that is the Mrs's table cloth....a coffee...one sugar thanks