Alternator bracket problem

[RUDE DOG]

My problem is i bought a bracket a year agoi cleaned and painted it today i tried to install my alternator and the alternator is too small. I compared it to another bracket i have and it is much smaller than this one. I dont want to go through the trouble of having to paint the other one but what can i do. Is there a bigger alternator to use for this bracket. Did someone sell me useless crap. Did these cars come with two different brackets. heres the pic
TIA Rudy

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

Rudy- Better start painting part number 25516691 B. This is the correct bracket as it matchs my spare. Somebody most likely ripped you off. Brad

 

[charlief1]

Nope, sorry Brad. The larger bracket is for the higher amp alternator that came on some caddys with the 4.1. Turbofish posted the info a loooong time ago about this and that's why I've got both right now. If you want to upgrade to the high amp alternator you're good Rudy, but if not then you need to clean and polish the other one.

 

[big reazon]

Charlief1 are you talking about the cs144

 

[charlief1]

I believe that's right, but don't hold me to it.

 

[big reazon]

If that is it he should be able to use the intercooled alternator thats probably what that brackets off of.

 

[charlief1]

Well here's a pic of the 2 brackets I've got right now and other than the alternator area they bolt up the same ect. Just don't know the alternator of the top of my head.

 

[cwmccray]

DAMN charlief1... When do you sleep?:smile:... That is sure purdy! Uhh oh! See you have talk to and/or meet Mr. Reid. That looks like one of his 301 turbos... Reid DOES know turbos....

 

[charlief1]

DAMN charlief1... When do you sleep?:smile:... That is sure purdy! Uhh oh! See you have talk to and/or meet Mr. Reid. That looks like one of his 301 turbos... Reid DOES know turbos....

Reed will be getting it from me but this is mine exclusivly Chuck.:biggrin: Second link in my sig if you haven't noticed.

 

[RUDE DOG]

Thanks for the responses guys. Ill do a search later to see what i can find. I really wish i knew the part # for the bigger alternator.

 

[Jerryl]

Thanks for the responses guys. Ill do a search later to see what i can find. I really wish i knew the part # for the bigger alternator.

Here you go.
Just picked one thread. :tongue:
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/ho...-going-140a-alternator-but-have-question.html

 

[fmster]

Nope, sorry Brad. The larger bracket is for the higher amp alternator that came on some caddys with the 4.1. Turbofish posted the info a loooong time ago about this and that's why I've got both right now. If you want to upgrade to the high amp alternator you're good Rudy, but if not then you need to clean and polish the other one.

x2

 

[Waco84GN]

You can use the alternator from a caprice cop car / taxi. I did that upgrade to my hotair. You use your already pretty bracket and go down to Autozone and buy an alternator for around $15o for lifetime warranty.

It is around 140 amps and mine charges 14.3 - 14.5 at idle with every accessory and light on.

Jerry Berger

 

[big reazon]

So it is the cs144 fyi

 

[novaderrik]

So it is the cs144 fyi

but it's easier to just tell the counter jockey that you need an alternator for a 94 Caprice with the HD alternator.. get the plug while you are there, too..

 

[RUDE DOG]

Thanks guys I happen to have a few LT1 parts here. I was always an Lt1 guru for a long time ever since i did my install in my 78 malibu about 12 years ago.I also made my own wiring harnesses using new connectors and wiring.Its all changed now and im now trying this turbo regal stuff, and have found a lot of interest in it.Well I hope that I can finish this car by summer, and will keep asking you guys for help along the way.THANKS AGAIN Rudy

 

[charlief1]

I wish you all the luck in the world Rudy. Mine was suposed to be running this last year but you know how that goes. Hopefully it'll be ready for the power tour this year.