For 8. keep it and have it rebuilt, Order one and take yours with you If its
a match take if not send it back,Late model Mibgets used the 16ACR Alt same
as some MGBs its 3 prong and 34 amps. Carl E.
Erik Brzoska wrote:
> I called around my hometown for a replacement alternator for my 77B and
> found the prices and availability fairly wide-ranging.
>
> Kar parts has a Borg-Werner rebuilt for $75 plus $6 core charge, but the
> guy couldn't tell me if it was a 3-prong or 5-prong plug.
>
> NAPA has the Lucas rebuilt for $115 plus an $8 core charge, but this guy
> didn't know about the plug either.
>
> National Auto parts has a Lucas rebuilt for $69 plus an $8 core and the
> cost of UPS shipping of $2. The guy couldn't tell me about the plug
> either.
> All of these places said they could have it the next day, but they did
> not know if about the plug because it wasn't listed.
>
> The last place I called, Pep Boys, said they had a cheapo brand for $25
> and then what they call their premium models for $85.
> I asked if the $25 one was a Lucas and the guy said "A what?".
> He said what kind of car and I said an MGB and he says "Oh a midget".
> Then I said, "No, a MGB." He then says to me, "Oh they are out of
> business." I figured - why get into it!
>
> He also stated that any of those alternators would take a week to get
> in!!
>
> For the $8 core charge it is worth it for me to just hang on to it and
> rebuild the diode pack and have a backup!
>
> Anybody have anything good/bad to say about Lucas rebuilds.
>
> Any and all advice is much appreciated,
> Erik.
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