Which Alternator for my P38????

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BoB-B

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #1

I will have to replace my original alternator soon as it has developed
what I can only describe as a noisy bearing grating sound and is high
mileage.
On looking at my parts cd, there are two types listed - A127-100amp part
no: AMR3021E (exchange) and A127-120amp part no: AMR2938E (exchange).
There are no identification marks on fitted alternator to tell me if
its 100amp or 120amp.
Does anyone know which one would have been fitted by the manufacturer,
or can either amperage be used without any problem?

 

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EMB

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #2

BoB-B wrote:
> I will have to replace my original alternator soon as it has developed
> what I can only describe as a noisy bearing grating sound and is high
> mileage.
> On looking at my parts cd, there are two types listed - A127-100amp part
> no: AMR3021E (exchange) and A127-120amp part no: AMR2938E (exchange).
> There are no identification marks on fitted alternator to tell me if
> its 100amp or 120amp.
> Does anyone know which one would have been fitted by the manufacturer,
> or can either amperage be used without any problem?

Rebuild your own one. A set of bearings and a set of brushes should
cover all the parts you need, and they're dead simple to replace.


--
EMB

 

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Lee_D

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #3

EMB <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
> BoB-B wrote:
>> I will have to replace my original alternator soon as it has
>> developed what I can only describe as a noisy bearing grating sound
>> and is high mileage.
>> On looking at my parts cd, there are two types listed - A127-100amp
>> part no: AMR3021E (exchange) and A127-120amp part no: AMR2938E
>> (exchange). There are no identification marks on fitted alternator
>> to tell me if its 100amp or 120amp.
>> Does anyone know which one would have been fitted by the
>> manufacturer, or can either amperage be used without any problem?
>
> Rebuild your own one. A set of bearings and a set of brushes should
> cover all the parts you need, and they're dead simple to replace.


Or take it to a specialist. LR quote me around £550 plus VAT for a genuine
alternator for my VM engined Rangie.

Needless to say £30 later it was rebuilt by a proper rebuilders (plus £10 to
get it there in the 101 )

Lee D

 

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METWO

Guest

• Dec 7, 2005

• #4

Hi Bob,

I cannot tell you which one is fitted to yours, but usually they are marked
with the Amperage IE 100A or 120A.

But If it was me I would go for the higher amperage model if the fittings
are the same, as if you have any high amp equipment, it wont
work as hard

Steve

"BoB-B" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I will have to replace my original alternator soon as it has developed
> what I can only describe as a noisy bearing grating sound and is high
> mileage.
> On looking at my parts cd, there are two types listed - A127-100amp part
> no: AMR3021E (exchange) and A127-120amp part no: AMR2938E (exchange).
> There are no identification marks on fitted alternator to tell me if
> its 100amp or 120amp.
> Does anyone know which one would have been fitted by the manufacturer,
> or can either amperage be used without any problem?
>
>

 

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Austin Shackles

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #5

On or around Wed, 07 Dec 2005 21:42:34 +1300, EMB <[email protected]>
enlightened us thusly:

>BoB-B wrote:
>> I will have to replace my original alternator soon as it has developed
>> what I can only describe as a noisy bearing grating sound and is high
>> mileage.
>> On looking at my parts cd, there are two types listed - A127-100amp part
>> no: AMR3021E (exchange) and A127-120amp part no: AMR2938E (exchange).
>> There are no identification marks on fitted alternator to tell me if
>> its 100amp or 120amp.
>> Does anyone know which one would have been fitted by the manufacturer,
>> or can either amperage be used without any problem?
>
>Rebuild your own one. A set of bearings and a set of brushes should
>cover all the parts you need, and they're dead simple to replace.

most of the time. I had one which wouldn't come apart... Regulators are
mostly a piece of wossname to fit, and it's not that hard to fit a new diode
pack, although ISTR on at least some alternators it requires a fat soldering
iron.

As to which alternator... chances are the 120A one goes with an electrics
extras pack if there is such a thing, or else with later ones 'cos they
upgraded it.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
"Festina Lente" (Hasten slowly) Suetonius (c.70-c.140) Augustus, 25

 

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BoB-B

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #6

"Lee_D" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> EMB <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
> > BoB-B wrote:
> >> I will have to replace my original alternator soon as it has
> >> developed what I can only describe as a noisy bearing grating sound
> >> and is high mileage.
> >> On looking at my parts cd, there are two types listed - A127-100amp
> >> part no: AMR3021E (exchange) and A127-120amp part no: AMR2938E
> >> (exchange). There are no identification marks on fitted alternator
> >> to tell me if its 100amp or 120amp.
> >> Does anyone know which one would have been fitted by the
> >> manufacturer, or can either amperage be used without any problem?
> >
> > Rebuild your own one. A set of bearings and a set of brushes should
> > cover all the parts you need, and they're dead simple to replace.
>
>
> Or take it to a specialist. LR quote me around £550 plus VAT for a genuine
> alternator for my VM engined Rangie.
>
> Needless to say £30 later it was rebuilt by a proper rebuilders (plus £10
to
> get it there in the 101 )
>
> Lee D
>
>
Thanks for all suggestions.
Have found out from local LR dealer who contacted head office that my
particular vin number referred to a 120amp type and has confirmed the part
number.
I will investigate local companies with a view to having refurbished if at
all possible.
Many thanks
Bob

 

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Austin Shackles

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #7

On or around Wed, 7 Dec 2005 14:44:45 -0000, "BoB-B"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>>
>Thanks for all suggestions.
>Have found out from local LR dealer who contacted head office that my
>particular vin number referred to a 120amp type and has confirmed the part
>number.
>I will investigate local companies with a view to having refurbished if at
>all possible.
>Many thanks


Lucas service, if you have one anywhere near you, is a good bet for this.
Failing that, an auto-electrical specialist.
--
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Confidence: Before important work meetings, boost your confidence by
reading a few pages from "The Tibetan Book of the Dead"
from the Little Book of Complete B***ocks by Alistair Beaton.

 

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Dougal

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #8

Austin Shackles wrote:

> Lucas service, if you have one anywhere near you, is a good bet for this.
> Failing that, an auto-electrical specialist.

Will Lucas thank you for that comment ??

 

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Austin Shackles

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• Dec 7, 2005

• #9

On or around Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:10:19 +0000, Dougal
<DougalAThiskennel.free-online.co.uk> enlightened us thusly:

>Austin Shackles wrote:
>
>> Lucas service, if you have one anywhere near you, is a good bet for this.
>> Failing that, an auto-electrical specialist.
>
>Will Lucas thank you for that comment ??

hehe. I did suggest them first. should have said "another"...
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"Remember that to change your mind and follow him who sets you right
is to be none the less free than you were before."
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180), from Meditations, VIII.16