Prestolite alternator

[PabloPicasso]

I think it’s just a poor casting as otherwise it is identical to the pic in post #4. I will be briefly reunited with it on Tuesday to refit it, but let’s just say that the owner is dead chuffed that it cost £34+VAT to repair and test.
For a replacement, had that been necessary, he was quoted £500 by a Volvo parts supplier/engineers for a new alternator (also available elsewhere for not much over £100).

I'm still shocked by volvo parts mark up %, but it does motivate one to look for alternatives. Yes, through forums such as this, for example

And there are volvo parts available for quite old engines.

Why am I trying to justify there rip off price bussiness model?

 

[PaulRainbow]

I think it’s just a poor casting as otherwise it is identical to the pic in post #4. I will be briefly reunited with it on Tuesday to refit it, but let’s just say that the owner is dead chuffed that it cost £34+VAT to repair and test.
For a replacement, had that been necessary, he was quoted £500 by a Volvo parts supplier/engineers for a new alternator (also available elsewhere for not much over £100).

Got to love Paul at Nacton Auto Electrics

 

[Graham_Wright]

No, that would be a B- terminal Graham.

That is what it does on mine.Took a while to realise why it wasn't outputting.
Mine also has a 3 phase output.