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Originally Posted by Ramblin
I have an 83 300CD and the original 45 amp alternator was not sufficient for my needs (big stereo) and with some research found that an early Saab 9000 115 amp alternator (AL129x) fit in with some minor alteration. It is by the way the same case style as your original. I had to convert the twin B+ terminals to a single ring terminal to adapt to the new configuration. It actually was a tight fit but that was mostly because of brand new fan belts I had installed. I am not sure this is what you want to do but it seems you are looking for alternatives to the original alternator.
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According to my book, your Saab 9000 115 amp alternator (AL129x) came on the 1988-1990 model years. Standard that car came with an 80A. The one you have is the optional version. It has the same B19 Voltage Regulator Plug Identification as the Mercedes 150A. Your car has the same B15 that I have on my 300ce. Out of curiousity, why did you choose a Saab alternator and not another Mercedes? Other than converting the twin B+ terminals to a single ring terminal to adapt to the new configuration, what else did you have to do?