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RognBon
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Sep 04, 2017

Alternator Rebuild Sacramento Area

I have a Leece-Neville 200 amp, 14 volt alternator that needs to be rebuilt. Is anyone familiar with a shop in the Sacramento CA area that can handle the job? This is the original alternator from my '97 Monaco Dynasty. I know I can purchase one from Prestolite, but from what I have read, most people have them rebuilt. Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.
  • Another thing to consider...you can probably walk into any of the auto part stores, match up your mounting method (J-mount, Pad Mount etc) and get a HD high Amp alternator that may come with a lifetime warranty(ie Auto Zone, Kragen, maybe even Napa)...just a thought. Good Luck...
  • From my own experience with the Leece-Neville alternator, after two subsequent rebuilds, I went with a New one(about 200 bucks at the time) roughly 8-9 years ago...one word of advice, get at least a replacement with a 200 amp capacity. Since adding a Residential fridge and a number of other 120 volt items that are running while I'm driving down the road off my 2500 Inverter(unless I'm running the Gen) will discharge at idle....in other words my cheapo alternator does not put out enough idle amps to keep things charging. I'm now looking for something bigger....saw one yesterday on line that was a 210 amp but about 165 at idle...maybe a winner. Just for info....Amazon does sell some high amp alternators although that was not where I found the ones above.

    Google "Hi amp RV alternators and you'll get plenty to look at.
  • Based on my limited experience, I would go with new or re-manufactured.
    Not, rebuilt.
    Pat

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