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  • Michael G.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • November 12, 2008
    • 2155
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    63 alternator replacement

    The original alternator on my black 63 car is kaput. I'm getting it rebuilt, but I'm wondering if I can put another "generic" alternator in its place temporarily. The replacement part I found is at Advance Auto. It is physically identical, but makes 61 amps, rather than the standard 37. Should I have any problems with this?

    Thanks,
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    • Joe L.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • February 1, 1988
      • 43193
      #2
      Re: 63 alternator replacement

      Originally posted by Michael Garver (49693)
      The original alternator on my black 63 car is kaput. I'm getting it rebuilt, but I'm wondering if I can put another "generic" alternator in its place temporarily. The replacement part I found is at Advance Auto. It is physically identical, but makes 61 amps, rather than the standard 37. Should I have any problems with this?

      Thanks,
      Michael-----


      Absolutely no problem, at all. Also, without too much trouble, at all, you should be able to obtain a rebuilt alternator that is configured virtually identical to the original except for "numbers".
      In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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        • Dale M.
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          • December 27, 2007
          • 386
          #3
          Re: 63 alternator replacement

          I agree with Joe. I have a 64 with a Auto Zone 60 Amp generic alternator. Keeps you batter charged with no problem.
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            • Michael G.
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              • November 12, 2008
              • 2155
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              Re: 63 alternator replacement

              Thanks guys, I just changed it to the new one. Everything seems fine. I went for a ride and I think the extra amperage didn't hurt: my headlights have always been slow turning, but now they spin quickly.
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                • William M.
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                  • July 31, 1993
                  • 390
                  #5
                  Re: 63 alternator replacement

                  I had a 61 amp on my car when I purchased it with no ill effects. I now have a restored original 37 amp.
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                    • Joe L.
                      Beyond Control Poster
                      • February 1, 1988
                      • 43193
                      #6
                      Re: 63 alternator replacement

                      Originally posted by William Mehrkens (23149)
                      I had a 61 amp on my car when I purchased it with no ill effects. I now have a restored original 37 amp.



                      William-----


                      You'd be better off with the 61 amp "guts" in the 37 amp case.
                      In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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