Now taking orders - 240Z to 280ZX alternator adapters!

[7T1240]

Arne,

My money order is being mailed today. As I have searched for a replacement alternator, I have found much the same as Sean240Z - 60 amps available but not 70 amps. For practical purposes, how significant is this difference in amperage? Also, what was the output of the externally regulated 240Z alternator?

Gary S.

[Arne]

The 240Z alternator was rated at 40 amps, so the 60 amp unit is a 50% increase. Still significant. I don't know if the extra output of the 70 amp unit (assuming you could find one) would be all that necessary for most people. I'm using the 60 amp one.

[dhoneycutt]

I picked up my 60 amp alternator at O'Reilly Auto Parts today for $44.99 with a lifetime warranty. Got the swapout done in about 15 minutes. Took care of the jumping needle I had in my amp meter. Quick, easy...Ya gotta love it!!! Thanks guys for coming up with these upgrades!

[montoya_fan01]

late 240Z's got alts with more than 40amp output. I forget if it was 45 or 50 amp. Either way, it helped, but still was marginal then, and WAY marginal now.

[Goose52]

My 1972 FSM shows the L24 alternator as being rated at 45 amps

[Dtsnlvrs]

Arne,

I am interested in purchasing about 4 of these to start, with more follow up orders (I hope). Please PM me a quote for four with shipping to zip 20762. Please include the address for the money order.

Thanks

[Arne]

My 1972 FSM shows the L24 alternator as being rated at 45 amps

Makes sense. Early cars got a 40 amp unit with a 45 amp ammeter. Later cars got the 45 amp unit with a 60 amp ammeter? These days even a 60 amp doesn't sound like much, but compared to stock...

Russell - PM sent.

[montoya_fan01]

Makes sense. Early cars got a 40 amp unit with a 45 amp ammeter. Later cars got the 45 amp unit with a 60 amp ammeter? These days even a 60 amp doesn't sound like much, but compared to stock...

Is there a 60 amp ammeter for 240z's? I don't recall seeing one in the 73 that I used to own. Yeah, 60 doesn't seem like much, but every little bit helps I guess.

[7T1240]

Hopefully this is germaine to the discussion. I have not been able to locate a remanufactured or new 70 amp 280ZX Turbo alternator. However, I have been able to locate the item used. What concerns should one have about purchasing a used alternator? How difficult is it to refresh this part? (Searches have revealed some parts availability - brushes, bearings, etc.) Can this be accomplished at home, or might it be less troublesome or minimally costly to have a shop do a "remanufacture"?

Gary S.

[Goose52]

FWIW - ammeter in my 6/72 reads to 45 amps.

[Arne]

Hopefully this is germaine to the discussion. I have not been able to locate a remanufactured or new 70 amp 280ZX Turbo alternator. However, I have been able to locate the item used. What concerns should one have about purchasing a used alternator? How difficult is it to refresh this part? (Searches have revealed some parts availability - brushes, bearings, etc.) Can this be accomplished at home, or might it be less troublesome or minimally costly to have a shop do a "remanufacture"?

Gary S.

Gary, I'm not sure about your area, but here in Eugene there are several shops that will rebuild your alternator for you, for a pretty reasonable price as well. I personally would have it done, not attempt to do it myself. Especially on a unit that is as hard to find as that 70 amp alternator now appears to be.

[Arne]

Certainly one of you guys who has installed this would like to write a review for the new Reviews section of the site? I'd do it myself, but that might not be fair...