Today's hero: Stevehose
Below is a conversation between Stevehose and me late yesterday:
Jim:
Steve,
My O'fest trip Monday is in jeopardy. My alternator went out (what timing)! I've been to two repair shops and it can't be rebuilt. I can't find one in stock anywhere much less delivered in time. I'm on my way home to check online. Do you know of any place in your neck of the woods?
Steve:
I have one.
Jim:
Really! I should have known.
Steve:
I will dig it out tonight.
Are you still using external regulator.
Jim:
Yes, external.
Steve:
Ok let me look and will get back to you. I either have my original that still worked that is external or a newer one that is internal but that is no prob just dont plug in the regulator.
Or i may have both.
Jim:
Let me know if you have it and I'll come see you in the morning.
Steve:
(Photo of alternator)
Here it is. I made a wire so you can connect it to the D+ tab on your regulator harness so your dash light works
Jim:
So this one has internal regulator? I hate to take your spare. Let me know what you want for a replacement and I'll have it shipped to you. Unless you just want this one back.
Steve:
It is internally regulated but not a problem to install. Keep it until you get a replacement, mine is new and am not going anywhere soon.
Epilogue:
I live 70 miles north of Steve in Mississippi. This morning, I drove down to Steve's in NOLA. He had the alternator waiting. Back home and installed by noon. The glowing red "L" has gone dark...all is well. My O'fest jaunt is back on. Looking forward to Steve's driving tour up river road on Tuesday and the concours on Wednesday. Hope to see some of you there.
Thanks Steve!
