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  1. 74M35A2

    M923 Alternator Magic Smoke got out...

    Sounds like loose belt, loose connections and/or a dropped phase in the alternator as stated above. Proper procedure from here would be the following: A. Insure all connections are clean and tight, do this not by simply looking at them. Loosen, clean, and reassemble firmly, all at battery and...
  2. 74M35A2

    M923 Alternator Magic Smoke got out...

    So with that additional info, I would not recommend you repair your existing alternator (likely not the regulator in this particular case), or replace it with the same design which has a generally unacceptable failure rate. The cooling for these units is marginal at best, and when fully loaded...
  3. 74M35A2

    M923 Alternator Magic Smoke got out...

    Depends on what your priorities are. More output than stock? Better reliability than stock? Lowest replacement cost? Easiest direct drop in replacement? Want new/used/rebuilt? Lighter weight? All can not be obtained simultaneously. There are almost dozens to chose from, but before going...
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