Re: [Amc-list] Alternator

["I. Herman" <73jav@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Would a jeep (say 76 360) alternator work in lieu?

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I. Herman
1973 Javelin
Atlanta, GA


Quoting Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx:

> I would go new over rebuilt.
> Then judge it by either manufacturer or cost/convienence.
> All things the same, I've had really good experiences with rockauto.
> If a problem arises I dig into their management page and email Jim Taylor,
> IIRC, he is an owner. He very quickly solves any problems, especially if it
> is a stupid answer from an employee. I gotone of those a while back and asked
> him what was going on. Jim explained evrything very well, within a day. I got
> the correct part and an apology from the employee!!! Now, how many places do
> that anymore???
> 
> But, if you have a core charge, I don't do rockauto. The return shipping eats
> any savings. with an Alternator I'd most likely go local for the sake of
> returnability, though if it is a wrong part issue, rockauto will send a
> return shipping label. I don't know if they will do that for a used failure
> later in the warranty period. With an alternator I either go cheapest new or
> buy by the warranty/name. I have a used eBayed alternator on the American. A
> supposed lowmileage pull from a 1999 Cherokee to match my efi setup. $20+
> shipping compared to $120 for a rebuild at the time. It works great, I'm
> happy.
> 
> 
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "I. Herman" <73jav@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Where do you folks usually go if you need an alternator?  Mine is on it's
> last
> > leg and here's what i've found so far:
> > 
> > rockauto = $43	 
> > oreilly - $38 (+$10 core)
> > advance auto - $58
> > auto zone - $34 (+$15 core)
> > 
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> > I. Herman
> > 1973 Javelin
> > Atlanta, GA
> > 
> > 
> > 
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