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alternator identification/ compatibility

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1flyingyogi

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Hey guys. I know these aren't the best photos, but can someone help me identify this alternator? Apparently the builder of my plane switched out the alternator at some point, but no records of this current one that's on my plane. No identifying marks on the housing except what you see in the photo and a "Mitsubishi" logo on the back.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3XXrCYpP8guMXhMV1oyczVHS3c

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3XXrCYpP8guVGFvWkpiQ0JmczA

And does anyone know if it's the same or compatible with the alternator in post #4 in this thread?

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=106431&highlight=alternator+identification
 
can you get a photo of the back ad the mounting bracket? The wiring is tough to discern from the photo, but it looks like it might be internally regulated, which would not be compatible with the post. That is an externally regulated model. What Kind of electrical load do you have?
 
pa38112 said:
can you get a photo of the back ad the mounting bracket? The wiring is tough to discern from the photo, but it looks like it might be internally regulated, which would not be compatible with the post. That is an externally regulated model. What Kind of electrical load do you have?
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I have an external solid state regulator. The back of it is identical to this alternator in the following link (including the Mitsubishi logo). The reason why I'm asking about the Duralast from Autozone is that it's more readily available (and dirt cheap!!). And lifetime warranty.

https://jet.com/product/detail/d857...15&gclid=CKGCj8uwqNACFUYzgQod8F0FeQ&gclsrc=ds
 
I know the Autozone unit has three prongs in the rear and mine has 4, but since I only need to use one of them (the field terminal), I figure the other prongs dont matter. I just need to know if it's compatible. And the way to know that is if someone can positively identify mine. I'm pretty sure it's the one in the second link, but want a confirmation by a VAF member who knows this alternator. (and what car it came out of, so I can get it from an autoparts store if I need to in the future)

Here's the link again: https://jet.com/product/detail/d857...15&gclid=CKGCj8uwqNACFUYzgQod8F0FeQ&gclsrc=ds
 
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