New alternator with the mechanical regulator.What’s the best?

[440 PHIXX]

I think the OG single field 35 amp in my ‘68 Satellite is finally giving up the ghost. Any recommendations for one of these from Rock Auto, or elsewhere.? Thank you!

 

[bearman]

Replace with same if you can.

 

[WileE]

Rebuild it at Central Jersey Starter and Alternator. 732-727-4486

 

[440 PHIXX]

Replace with same if you can.

Yeah, that’s the plan. No internal regulator or one wire stuff... I just want to replace it with a Chrysler setup. Quick and easy! I’ll run one of the fields to the case for ground. I guess I’ll just choose one. I’m not sure I want an AC Delco. I think that is still GM. Although is might be made in Mexico as opposed to China.

 

[440 PHIXX]

Rebuild it at Central Jersey Starter and Alternator. 732-727-4486

It’s my daily. I just need to swap something in. I already know a guy that wants the case as it’s early ‘68
Dated.

 

[Darter6]

I’m not sure I want an AC Delco.

Don't think Chevy. AC Delco reman.I got mine at the local Auto Zone. 1969 and older single field.Be aware that remans will come with a tab that looks like it's 2 field.
Be sure to check both connections it looks like 2 field.One is grounded to the case even tho it has a connector tab.
Not saying all are this way,just be sure to check.

 

[440 PHIXX]

Don't think Chevy. AC Delco reman.I got mine at the local Auto Zone. 1969 and older single field.Be aware that remans will come with a tab that looks like it's 2 field.
Be sure to check both connections it looks like 2 field.One is grounded to the case even tho it has a connector tab.
Not saying all are this way,just be sure to check.

Thanks! I’ll look for that. I pulled the one in my ‘70 Charger for my ‘68 wagon and did the jumper thing. That one was a reman I got with a $225 ‘71 Scamp summer beater back in the 80’s.

 

[Darter6]

I went with the AC Delco because it had a choice between 1 or 2 belt pulley. I wanted a 1.

 

[440 PHIXX]

I ordered the AC Delco one. It had a $7 rebate. With 6% Pa. tax and $9.99 Fedex shipping it came in at $59.13.

Thanks everyone!

 

[440 PHIXX]

I went with the AC Delco because it had a choice between 1 or 2 belt pulley. I wanted a 1.

I agree... The single pulley looks better if you don’t have AC. None of my cars do. It was a N/A on my Six Pack Charger and ‘Cuda. They only listed the 2 pulley. I better not park at an OEM car show. I’ll get “points” deducted!

 

[RJRENTON]

I think the OG single field 35 amp in my ‘68 Satellite is finally giving up the ghost. Any recommendations for one of these from Rock Auto, or elsewhere.? Thank you!View attachment 1311777

IMO.....Rebuild it yourself. Alternators are simple devices; likely the brushes are worn out and are easily and inexpensively replaced. About the only other item that may need replaced due to wear or old age is the bearings. Having a bad diode (there are 6 total, 3 positive type and 3 negative type), either shorted or open, will be manifested as low output, but not likely. Why pay someone to do what you can do yourself. Just remember to disconnect the battery b4 working on the alternator.

The only other issue to consider is the Delco units have higher amps output.....and soon, the doomsday sayers will point out that due to old wiring and bulkhead connections and dash amp meter will cause you grief and possibly damage....... just talking out loud....
BOB RENTON
BOB RENTON

 

[440 PHIXX]

IMO.....Rebuild it yourself. Alternators are simple devices; likely the brushes are worn out and are easily and inexpensively replaced. About the only other item that may need replaced due to wear or old age is the bearings. Having a bad diode (there are 6 total, 3 positive type and 3 negative type), either shorted or open, will be manifested as low output, but not likely. Why pay someone to do what you can do yourself. Just remember to disconnect the battery b4 working on the alternator.
BOB RENTON

You’re right. I should do that in one of the many cores I have. Right now it’s cutting in and out. And since it’s my daily, I just want to swap it out for a reman now. I’m still running the points and mechanical voltage regulator. It doesn’t like running just on the battery even though I have an Optima in it.

 

[440 PHIXX]

This is where an amp gauge is a better indicator of what is going on.

 

[GMP440]

I think the OG single field 35 amp in my ‘68 Satellite is finally giving up the ghost. Any recommendations for one of these from Rock Auto, or elsewhere.? Thank you!View attachment 1311777

Any of those alternators will work. Go with the 60 amp. With the 60 amp you'll notice a big improvement. Brighter dash and headlights. Less head light dimming. Is your alternator a single or 2 groove pulley? As someone stated have your original rebuilt. You can rebuild them with parts to turn your 35 amp alternator to a 60 amp.