RD Ent alternator

[AlanJH]

Does anyone know the model number or a car source I can use to have the alternator tested? I have a charging issue and tried to have the alternator tested at and tried the 89 Chevy Sprint which looked like the correct connection but the tester couldn’t get response.

[pharriso]

Follow the link for applications - https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Gear-PG-14684-Professional-Alternator/dp/B00KL51IM8

It lists vehicles: PREMIER GEAR PG-14684 Alternator Replacement for Sidekick L4 (89-89), Samurai L4 (85-95), Sj413 L4 (85-85), Forsa L3 (87-88), Firefly L3 (87-88), Metro L3 (89-93), Sprint L3 (87-88), grey

& Part numbers: ‎100211-1410, 100211-1411, 100211-1550, 100211-1551, 100211-2200, 100211-2201, 100211-4070, 100211-4071, 100211-6270, 31400-82110, 31400-82111, 31400-82611, 31400-83010, 31400-86010, 96055601, 96056922, 96068024 14684, 14684N, 14870, 20170210, 210-0637, 213-8329, 213-8331, 213-8900, 213-8901, 334-1098, 334-1747, 36-14684, 400-52015, 400-52015R, 437163, 58449, 8EL 726 333-001, 94623, AL-240

[AlanJH]

You are the man! I was able to have the alternator tested and it’s dead. Ordered a new one using the link supplied. Thank you.

[stugilmour]

Alan, when you receive your alternator can you confirm you get one with the correct pulley installed? I was away from the car for a few days so just saw this thread. I had to recently purchase a replacement alternator and the one I got had a pulley for a wider belt. I am trying to order a second replacement with the correct pulley size, or at a minimum have a pulley available.

Thanks in advance

Stu

[joe7]

I bought my alternator from RD. The pulley didn't line up with the crank pulley. Rather than go the spacer route I did the following: Bolt generator to its bracket, bolt alt to its bracket, bolt the two together. Brought it to my favorite auto electric guys to line up. They installed a new pulley that lined up perfectly with the generator pulley and had the correct width to match the generator pulley width. $40.00, what a deal!

[AlanJH]

Stu,
The new alternator came with a pulley installed for the v belt. The pulley has slight dimensional differences, mm here, mm there, but the existing fan belt seems to actually fit the sides of the v pulley better.
Hope this helps.

[stugilmour]

Thanks for the reply. Sorry for late reply. That clarifies things a bunch.

I opted to use my original pulley (that came with the original alternator kit) on the replacement alternator. Worked out but was a pain when on the road. In order to remove and replace the pulley we needed to source an impact driver during a holiday long weekend, which ended up delayed when a helpful friend with the correct tool tested positive. Ended up OK but a couple of days delay on my big trip of the year.

My plan is to purchase a spare pulley and alternator and have it available. Not sure if it is exclusively a Plus 2 Federal issue, but there is very little clearance to my steering shaft, and I had a heck of a time finding a belt and pulley combo that would fit.

Thanks again. Will have to follow up as have not heard from my supplier in in a while.

Stu