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Adaptor leads, round to oval are available , not that expensive , rebuild of alternators is possible but it's usually the center slip ring that's worn out and grooved - not easy or cheap to replace .

"Uprated" alternators are available for a reasonable price , but they are not really uprated , any higher power output should also have greater cooling which would make them physically larger , they are not , also the windings would be larger (bigger alternator ) they are not , so they just alter the regulator system to provide more current and hopefully the brushes .-I have never had an issue with them .

The alternators do not work much past 100,000 miles , it's just another of the supra running costs to be included

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Anyone know if it's worth a rebuild or a replacement on terms of cost?

 

Seem to be getting mixed messages when asking around locally and might try building it myself if needed.

I a few parts refurbished in mine a year back at a place in Sheffield for £80.

 

 

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