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Alternator Upgrade? 1980 450SL
My alternator seems to have rolled over and died. 12.2 v is all I get at the battery. I just read about the idiot light on the dash, will check that later today.
If I do have to replace the alternator (I believe it is the AL68X...68amp), does it make sense to upgrade to the AL69X from a 1990 SEL....they appear to mount the same, but the wires use a screw on lug vs the spade terminal. I think the spade terminal is a bit small to push 80amps. Anyone have experience with this upgrade? Does it make sense to do it? Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Bryan Harter 1992 500E Smoke Silver 2002 CLK55 AMG Cab Silver/Black 2001 Harley Fatboy - Pearl White 2004 F150 FX4 Silver/Grey 1969 GTO Liberty Blue 1956 F100 Black |
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Hey Bryan,
How did you determine that the alternator was bad, and not the inexpensively replaceable voltage regulator? http://catalog.peachparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1980-Mercedes--Benz-450sl-Engine--Electrical&yearid=1980%40%401980&makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES+BENZ%40%40X&modelid=6281%3AED%7C10000065%3AMBC%7C1537%40%40450SL&catid=240798%40%40Engine+Electrical&subcatid=240870@@Voltage+Regulator&mode=PD Thanks, Bob
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Bob Jones Bradenton, FL '87 560SL-Sold '99 SL500 For Now Last edited by SunGuy; 11-04-2010 at 11:11 PM. |
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What about having it rebuilt? Mine went bad and and it rebuilt for about $90.
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I have a used one off a 83 380, I think it works and could get it checked if you think it will help
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace |
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Picked up a nice alternator from a 91 SEL, mounts the same but has bolts instead of spade connections. So just need to modify the wires to fit.
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Bryan Harter 1992 500E Smoke Silver 2002 CLK55 AMG Cab Silver/Black 2001 Harley Fatboy - Pearl White 2004 F150 FX4 Silver/Grey 1969 GTO Liberty Blue 1956 F100 Black |
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