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Recommendations for alternator..
72 Demon.. 318 non ac
 
Go to the parts store you like and buy a reman alternator for a 72 Plymouth Demon 318 non AC.

I'm not being snarky, but what you describe is the run of the mill, reman alternator.

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1972/plymouth/duster/engine_electrical/alternator.html


Since it is an easy replacement item, no need to get the top of the line super-duper 250.00 alternator when a lifetime warrantee 50.00 will most likely outlive you.

Just make sure the pulley is the same OD as the OEM you are replacing.


Now if you have added all kinds of electrical load that's another thing altogether.
 
Dana67Dart said:
Go to the parts store you like and buy a reman alternator for a 72 Plymouth Demon 318 non AC.

I'm not being snarky, but what you describe is the run of the mill, reman alternator.

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1972/plymouth/duster/engine_electrical/alternator.html


Since it is an easy replacement item, no need to get the top of the line super-duper 250.00 alternator when a lifetime warrantee 50.00 will most likely outlive you.

Just make sure the pulley is the same OD as the OEM you are replacing.


Now if you have added all kinds of electrical load that's another thing altogether.
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Ha..! I get it...and no offense taken.. I always appreciate the help, no matter how trivial it is, especially something I kinda already know... but, I like the different opinions on even the smallest tasks... Never fails, someone will try and give a "better" option...and sometimes a huge debate will take place and that yields a bunch of good info for a greenhorn like myself.
After almost 4 years of trying to get this project not only on the road, but at least started for the first time, I'm getting impatient and anxious that everything goes right because now I'm SO close.
Most / a lot of you guys have been through MANY projects and cars.. this is my first and just look for the experienced opinions, options and skills..

Thanks..!!
 
if you have a wrecking yard near by with older cars you could probably get a used one as long as a few conditions are met like bearings spin freely and with minimal noise, electrical resistances at particular points are in range etc.

Even without an alternator, but a fully charged battery you can start the car and drive it for around an hour on a good battery
 
What are you looking for in a replacement Alternator? Some need larger ones for stereos, EFI, electric Fans, etc. Are you in that camp or will stock work fine?
 
dano said:
What are you looking for in a replacement Alternator? Some need larger ones for stereos, EFI, electric Fans, etc. Are you in that camp or will stock work fine?
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Nothing special needed.. yet...lol
 
I would ask for a 73 or 74 because a better chance--and make sure you do--get a "squareback" AKA the kind with the newer rectangular diode stack. You may or may not have that type now.
 
67Dart273 said:
I would ask for a 73 or 74 because a better chance--and make sure you do--get a "squareback" AKA the kind with the newer rectangular diode stack. You may or may not have that type now
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70 was the start of the Electronic VR and the square back alternators, sure there were some isolated ground round back but they would be few and far between.

Buy the parts specifically for your car.

Less chance of going wrong
 
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Be Careful!!! If you are using a stock wiring harness without high demand electrical add ons be sure that you get an alternator with output of 60 amps or less. Lots of companies these days offer 100 plus amp alternators like they are doing you some sort of favor. they are not and can lead to wiring problems due to mismatched components.
 
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