Having an issue with the alternator and would like to just get a new one. There are no part numbers on it. It has a sticker from Air-Tec Inc 60 A (ND Alternator). I'm sure it's a Denso however everything I look at is different. The Company number is no longer (800-266-4746). Anyone know how I can get this alternator? Thanks
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Alternator for RV6A
- Thread starter dvalle
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Take it down to your local Auto Electric shop (not auto parts store) & have it checked out. They can usually rebuild it right there.
Sam Buchanan
been here awhile
A photo will be helpful. There are some automotive ND alternators in common use, we just need to see if we recognized what you have. Also need to know if it is external or internal regulated.
Update; Ralph replied as I was typing, yes, see if you have a local source that can repair it.
Update; Ralph replied as I was typing, yes, see if you have a local source that can repair it.
There is nothing near me to test it. I did find a place in Knoxville, bout 1.4 hours, I'll plan to take it there. Over my nearly 50 years and as I'm sure you know; most places will not repair it unless you are successful in telling them what it's for...and not mention an airplane. In this case, I called, they asked me several times and I skirted answering. I will try to take it to them, but it will have to wait till next week as I'm going on a trip to help move a 9A. Here's the pics, everything I find close has something different, shaft length, pully location issues, bolt diameter, spacing, etc. Hope this helps giving me some direction.
I have one I removed and replaced with new on my RV7A, but it is different also. Thanks again
I have one I removed and replaced with new on my RV7A, but it is different also. Thanks again
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brown bear
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Dick waters /air-tec (he is long since gone out of business. )sold a lot of alternators to the airboat guys as well as experimental aircraft on the airboat forms They say this is the alternator that you have.??
auto zone
Part # 14946
auto zone
Part # 14946
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This right here is what you want; either Autozone or Rock Auto pn 14684, should be plug and play from looking at your pics.
Rock auto, brand new, Delco remy. Been on my 6A for over 400 hours working perfectly.
This is all very helpful. I will head to AutoZone tomorrow since I was not aware they would test. It looks the same, but I also have one that looks the same that is still new in the box from the previous owner of the plane. It's obvious why he did not use it
. As mentioned, I went through this previously on my RV7A and, working with the auto parts store, we finally did find one after 3 attempts. They were all Chinese but...and I ended modifying the opening a bit so the plug would clear the stamping over the regulator. Thanks again, I'll update when I get it resolved.
. As mentioned, I went through this previously on my RV7A and, working with the auto parts store, we finally did find one after 3 attempts. They were all Chinese but...and I ended modifying the opening a bit so the plug would clear the stamping over the regulator. Thanks again, I'll update when I get it resolved.