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[antblues]

Hiya

I have a 400ci V8 engine in my 74 monaco what model of alternator shld I get?

here is website i been looking at Family Car - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - Alternator


Just let me know part and I will do the rest


Many thanks

Ant

[76Bluesmobile]

I just had to replace the alternators on both my 74 Chrysler New Yorker "Bluesmobile" that I had recently picked up, as well as, my 76 Monaco Blumo. I had two options - a 65 amp or a 114 amp unit. I wanted the 114 amp but it was oversized for the car. The bolt holes would not line up and it would have required a custom mounting bracket.

My recommendation to you is to select a unit of at least 65 amps. I'd say about 99% of all C-body cars from Ma Mopar had a 65 amp unit. If possible, take the old one with you to be certain it is a match. Too low of an amperage will not power the car sufficiently under a load (lights, wipers, defroster, etc... all running at once). Some of the units on the website you linked too do not show an amperage for each alternator. I have provided links below to equivalent alternators from stores in the U.S., and to the site you provided in the U.K. Be absolutely certain to also replace the voltage regulator with ANY new alternator, and check the condition of the ballast resistor and ignition control module. Hope you have a ballast resistor in the glovebox too! It is a Dodge tradition!

Advance Auto Parts - Alternator by Standard - Part 5030013 - Advance Auto Parts___

AutoZone Auto Parts - http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsShelf.jsp?displayName=Alternator¤tPage=1&categoryDisplayName=Electrical+%26+Lighting&navValue=15700086&itemId=86-0&parentId=57-0

Napa Auto Parts - NAPAONLINE

Of the alternators listed at FamilyCar, here is my reccomendation to you - select the AutoLine XCL7544 at this link as it most closely matches what you need - Family Car - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog -

Hope this helps. By the way, if you only need one groove of a 2-groove alternator pulley, use the groove closest to the alternator.

[antblues]

Oh thanks very much helps greatly!

Na dang it I dont have a spare balllast resistor "what ever that does????"
Glad u told me to get all that extra stuff so can tell my mechanic now

Ant

[Ghostbluesman]

If you want to buy it via internet, try http://www.rockauto.com
They have REALLY good prices (they show a Beck/Arnley reman 65 amp for 27 bucks, plus core charge) , and I can vouch for them, as I buy a LOT of parts from their site!
Rob