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I have an EH with a stock generator whose bearings are starting to rattle. So my question is do I service the generator (new bearings) or just replace it with an alternator. If so what do I need to look out for?
Any particular model of alternator recommended?
Should I still use the existing regulator?
Cheers...
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It is ultimately your choice. Generator is original. Alternator is more efficient.
To fit alternator you just need an alternator bracket off any old Holden at the wreckers. A brand new Bosch alternator will bolt straight on, and they have an internal r |
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Thanks peter,
Thats exactly the info I was after.
The car is 100% orig at this point, but I figure I can keep the generator & Im not doing anything distructive to put an alternator in.
I just need to pick up a bracket.
Cheers.
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some of the very late EHs had alternators so not completely non original.
The earlier alternators had separate regulator, I prefer this because if the regulator dies you only have to replace it, if the inbuilt regulator dies you have to either replace/re
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When we fitted a new bosch alt on the HR we need a metric thread bolt I think it was 10 x 1.25 for the adjuster bolt and we turned the back housing of the alt around to give the wiring more clearance from the extractors.The reg is held in by two screws. W
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I upgraded one of the HRs recently from a 55A alternator to an 85A alternator, it might help a bit to see what was involved, very simple job. http://gallery.oldholden...kguides/EngineIgnition/
there is also pages of information in the Hol
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