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Old 02-10-2013   #6
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Default Re: Alternator Problems

Something that has not been mentioned (but has come up before over the years) is that some auto parts houses will try to unload their smaller units on you. I think the standard C4 is a 105 amp unit and ours is a 120 amp. I ran into this so I simply bought a rebuild kit and kept the original 120 amp diode pack that came in the original one.

The link to the rebuild is on TechNet at:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...r-Rebuild.aspx

Another difference between alternators is that ours has a threaded mount hole on the back for the stock mini bracket that mounts to the head. The smaller non ZR-1 units don't have this hole and therefore the bracket is useless. I suppose the good news is that without that bracket you can remove the alternator without removing the plenum. There is a TechNet article on that too.
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