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Wow, this is a big ol' thread of what not to do. New owners should take note of this.
One, if a tech doesn't know how the CUCV charging system works and doesn't want to learn...pass. Two, never jump across postive and negative with a straight wire. Basic electricity applies...you just created a dead short. Three, if you can't test the alternators yourself you need to either buy a DVOM and learn or find a tech that does. O'Reilly doesn't count, I wouldn't let them check my oil let alone a CUCV alternator.
Rebuild your our genuine OEM AC Delco alternators before buying an ebay special. If you can't rebuild it, learn or have a tech do it. If he asks what is an isolated ground alternator, pass and find the next one that does. Plenty of reputable shops on this board have been listed that know what a CUCV alternator is.
I'm sorry for anyone's hard ship due to repairs but better for the next guy reading this to be saved.
One, if a tech doesn't know how the CUCV charging system works and doesn't want to learn...pass. Two, never jump across postive and negative with a straight wire. Basic electricity applies...you just created a dead short. Three, if you can't test the alternators yourself you need to either buy a DVOM and learn or find a tech that does. O'Reilly doesn't count, I wouldn't let them check my oil let alone a CUCV alternator.
Rebuild your our genuine OEM AC Delco alternators before buying an ebay special. If you can't rebuild it, learn or have a tech do it. If he asks what is an isolated ground alternator, pass and find the next one that does. Plenty of reputable shops on this board have been listed that know what a CUCV alternator is.
I'm sorry for anyone's hard ship due to repairs but better for the next guy reading this to be saved.