M1009 Gen 2 Alternator - for a 1985.

[CycleJay]

Hi guys,

Where would I find a Gen 2 alternator in the Atlanta, Ga area?

Or would it be cheaper to have it rebuilt instead of buying a rebuilt/remanufactured/refurbished one?

And if I do get another one, is there anything special I need to tell the parts guys, so I can be sure to get the correct one?

Also, what would be fair prices for any of this?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

CJ

 

[Buzz]

I just bought one last week from rare electrical. M1008 M1009 M1028 CUCV ALTERNATOR 12V 1105500 OE 100A

it seems to work ok. they had it to me in 2 days, I bought a rebuild kit from CUCV Electric
and rebuilt mine for a back up.

hope this helps.
buzz

 

[CycleJay]

Hello Buzz,

Thanks for the info. Did you have to buy a Gen 1 or 2?
And are Gen 1 & 2 the same, or are they different from each other?

Also, if you do not mind me asking, if you did get a Gen 2, whats the part #
and how much did you pay for it?

And how much was the rebuild kit?

I would like to replace both alternators at the same time or close if my budget permits.
So that way it will be a good improvement to keep my M1009 running.

Thank you, good night,

CJ

 

[islandguydon]

Take off your bad one. Take it to the rebuild shop. Write your name on it with a sharpie, The re-builder will know its yours. They replace the same inner guts they remove. They are all different. I watched this process a few months ago. Kinda cool watching a alternator being rebuilt.

Thats my 2 cents...

 

[Buzz]

both are the same, I also found this in my search eastern surplus has them that are new for 275.00

the rebuild kit is around 40 bucks

 

[CycleJay]

Hello Guys,

Thanks for all the info.. But is it cheaper to get it rebuilt? rebuild it yourself? and get a rebuilt?

Thanks..

CJ

 

[Buzz]

cheapest way would be to rebuild it yourself. 2 kits is around 40 bucks each x 2

 

[jeeplvr247]

Both alternators are the same and they are both isolated ground but only #2 needs to be an isolated ground. You can swap #2 with #1 then just buy a regular 100 amp one out of an old cadillac for #1. There are a few threads that talk about and have links to specific parts

 

[CycleJay]

Hello Buzz,
Thanks for the tip, maybe I will go that route.
Do the rebuild kits come with instructions of course?

Thanks
CJ

 

[CycleJay]

Jeeplvr,
Thanks for the info. I will take that into consideration too.

Good night,

CJ

 

[Buzz]

there was a good write up in this post http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/56186-isolated-ground-alternator.html

I know there is a procedure in the tm I think it is in the tm 9-2320-289-34

I am not real fast at looking it up but its there.