Alternator Restorers recommendation?
 

I found an original, unrebuilt alternator closer to the build date of my 72 T/A and I need to get the original metal finish restored.

What I really need is the case refinished with a vibratory tumbler and NOT a sandblaster, I can do the rest. Anyone have a tumbler set up or had good results with one?

Or in the alternative (no pun intended) recommend someone who can do the entire unit, including the electricals?

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Check with John Pirkle in Georgia...he does good work.

wilma

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I can tumble it....I like to lightly glass bead them first then throw it in the media with a heavy water/oil bath and run it for about 45 min to a hour..

Big

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Ken Bruno in NY is also good, very good TAR time. Pirkle is 10-15 weeks. Too slow.

Bob

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I too have heard this about Bruno.

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I have used Cindy at American Armature and Generator in Weston, Texas (214-823-1383) for all of my alternators

They are very good and have a quick turn around. They have the correct diode ink stamps too.

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Let Big Steve in Cleveland do it for you. (68l30) He is a member here and a pretty fussy guy! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Bruno sold me a restamped 837 a while back, be careful.

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Let Big Steve in Cleveland do it for you. (68l30) He is a member here and a pretty fussy guy! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I'll PM him. I have a local guy that can do the electrical check on the internals, I just need the case to look nice and original. Thanks!

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Bruno sold me a restamped 837 a while back, be careful.

[/ QUOTE ] He also ruined a 499 distributor for me. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...thumbsdown.gif Never again...

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Thank you Sam..

Message sent.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif


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just got my 837 back from Pirkle - beautiful!!!!!!

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Let Big Steve in Cleveland do it for you. (68l30) He is a member here and a pretty fussy guy! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I second that!! It will be done correctly!!!

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I'll be sending the case to Big Steve for tumblin'

Membership here sure has its privileges!

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You won't be dissapointed Steve.. It will be done right plus you couldn't meet a more honest, maticulous and nice guy..

Rich

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Thanks Rich.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif



Big

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Ken Bruno in NY is also good, very good TAR time. Pirkle is 10-15 weeks. Too slow.

Bob

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Best in the business!

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Just got the case back from 68l30 and it is beeeeeaaaaauuutiful!

He does awesome work!

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Check it out:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...c=1#Post441733

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Thank you Steve, I'm glad you are happy with the alternator case.


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The alt looks real nice.....

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Nice job Big..BKH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Thanks guys! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif


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