Alternators,,, are they worth saving?

[1969cuda]

I have had these two alternators stored for the last 13 years. Are they worth saving? Are they of any value?

 

[Lee Robinson]

I have had these two alternators stored for the last 13 years. Are they worth saving? Are they of any value?

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They are good for cores on a rebuilt replacement.

 

[408 swinger]

Look at the date codes. Someone may be looking for it. The single field still has the nifty little loom.

 

[1969cuda]

I’ll do that, thanks.

 

[MoparMike1974]

They are easy to rebuild. The brushes, bearings and diodes are all available and not very expensive.

 

[Mattax]

and if they work, always good for backup.

if the casings haven't been sandblasted, that's a plus for someone wanting an original look.
As far as date codes - there's a casting date for each 'end shield' housing and there's probably an assembly date stamped under the part number. Always fun to see whats there.

 

[cudavert]

I've got at least 5 stashed....you never know, plus.....I doubt if they're worth a big dollar amount. Depends on how valuable your space is, I guess.

 

[str12-340]

These days it is hard to get alternators in stock amperage that matches the rest of stock wiring system. After looking for months, I went to a rebuilding service that turned out my old unit, completely rewound in the original amp rating at a great price. I even tried to take a new 100 amp unit in and get it toned down, but evidently that's really expensive to do... go figure.

 

[Murray]

I might be interested in the round back if you decide to sell. Let us know. Certainly it's worth something.