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Originally Posted by RALLY
Does anyone know how Chevy built cars on assembly line with the correct date coded parts. My 72 Nova was built in the second week in Feb and when i purchased this car had the original alternator missing. I found one to buy, but hesitate because the date code on the alternator is Jan-6-72. This being said its a month date coded earlier than my Nova was built. Would this be correct or alright to buy and installed seeing the date code is earlier by a month. Any help input is greatly appreciated.
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Most of the bolt on components were built in batches...so you will find common dates for many items like; carbs, distributors, alternators, etc. Generally 1-3 months before the assembly date of the car is a good rule of thumb. You also need to understand that common parts were built and then distributed to a wide range of assembly plants...so, depending upon sales of certain models, inventory of parts like alternators could be used up quickly or hang around for awhile.
Your one month old alternator is fine...buy it and bolt on.
-wilma