> mentioned) after we shopped around at our local Montana auto
> parts stores.
> After fitting the alternator to the car, he found out that
> the alternator
> was not putting out the amps it should - his shop class at
> school measured
> its output at about 5 amps. And another student had a similar
> problem with
> this model of alternator, having to return three units before
> he got one
> that worked.
The quality of rebuilt units varies greatly. And some rebuilders will only
replace a single failed component, rather than replacing all wear items.
The best bet is to find a local electric shop that will rebuild for you.
Their prices will be much cheaper than an exchange unit, and many can turn
them around the same day.
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