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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 03:06:21 AM

Title: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 03:06:21 AM

So I have been looking for the correct alternator for my white 69Z. I ran across a guy that has this one. My car is a early LA 10B car.
So 2 questions:
 is this a legit stamp?
is this too early for my car?

( I also sent the image to Gary, hopefully he can blow up the stamp area)

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 03:31:33 AM

how about this:

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: 69Z28-RS on October 31, 2019, 04:23:52 AM

Expanding an images size does not add information, Austin.   You need a higher resolution image...
What looks 'odd' to me with the image you have is that the area with the stamping appeared *different* than the remainder of the alternator case...  as if it had been played with, altered, etc...   Take it if they give it to you but based on that image, I would not pay anything more than a core charge for it..

JMO... 

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: ZLP955 on October 31, 2019, 07:32:03 AM

As ever, just my opinion but based on that photo, I don't like the '8' in the date code, and the area around the '7' in '837' looks suspect.
Agree with Gary that in the overall picture, the stamping area has a distinctly different finish......

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 08:21:53 AM

Here is 2 other alternators he is selling:
He also has some other parts listed on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevelle-Camaro-Nova-L78-1100837-9-E-23-Alternator-GM-Original/193176455289?hash=item2cfa36c879:g:FHMAAOSw-A1dAtlr

Do these look bad as well?

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: ZLP955 on October 31, 2019, 11:00:13 AM

That ebay seller in TN is well-known. Has multiple user ID's. Long thread over at sYc. Follows forum discussions. Caveat Emptor.

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: HawkX66 on October 31, 2019, 12:04:23 PM

Run don't walk.

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: william on October 31, 2019, 02:41:54 PM

For an early VN October build, I would be looking for 8J13 or 8J28.

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 03:53:34 PM

Thank you guys for the help. I will pass on it.

 Thanks for the dates to look for William.

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: 70z28lt1 on October 31, 2019, 04:26:25 PM

Buddy Hill (almost) strikes again.

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 10:23:29 PM

I see a lot of January - May dated ones. Seems harder to find the earlier dated ones. In fact the pic above is the only one I have found, and that one is bogus.
 back to the drawing board I guess...🤨

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: x77-69z28 on October 31, 2019, 10:38:57 PM

Dodged an expensive bullet there Bullitt!
Buddy

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: BULLITT65 on October 31, 2019, 10:53:55 PM

You're killing me get Buddy.
The CRG members at work, it's a great thing.
I am sure I will posting another 837 alternator to be reviewed. Always appreciate the honest opinions, and advice.

Title: Re: Alternator stamp and date check
Post by: asm69 on November 01, 2019, 10:38:26 PM

hi,

Have a 10D early built Z from LOS.

My alternator is 37 amp #1100837 and dated 8 J 28 - September 28, 1968