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Re: my alternator died (sniff) - please help ASAP - '79 Spit

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, Jeff Arrowsmith <jarrow@dlcwest.com>
Subject: Re: my alternator died (sniff) - please help ASAP - '79 Spit
From: bill nichol <bnicho19@bellsouth.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 01:29:26 -0400
References: <v03007800b01eebde0ded@[204.83.37.157]>
Jeff Arrowsmith wrote:
> 
> >So, the alternator died on my way back home to New Orleans last night.
> >Sounds like a song?
> >
> >What would be your suggestion on the fix.  I can go to AutoZone and get
> >a "lifetime guaranteed" alternator for around $60.  Or, I can order one
> >from VickyB for about $100 (Yow!).  Or, I can try to fix it myself or have
> >it rebuilt.
> >
> >What do you think?  I'm leaning toward the lifetime thing.  That is, replace
> >it every 5 years at no cost.
> >
> >Kevin
> >
> 
> Are you getting a rebuilt Lucas or Bosch??
> 
> Jeff.A
> 
> 1967 GT6 Mk1
> 1975 Spitfire
> 1975 TR6
> ===========================================
> "Why do you own 3 Triumphs?".........because I can't afford 4!
> ===========================================
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> =================
Jeff 
The alt I purchased from autozone has served well on my daily driver.
When it breaks I'll take it back and get a new one. Hard to beat that.
Mine appears to be a lucas rebuild.
Bill
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