Alternator Restorers recommendation?

**njsteve** · #1 01-05-2010, 05:08 AM

I found an original, unrebuilt alternator closer to the build date of my 72 T/A and I need to get the original metal finish restored.

What I really need is the case refinished with a vibratory tumbler and NOT a sandblaster, I can do the rest. Anyone have a tumbler set up or had good results with one?

Or in the alternative (no pun intended) recommend someone who can do the entire unit, including the electricals?

**Salvatore** · #2 01-05-2010, 07:34 AM

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farone · #3 01-05-2010, 05:03 PM

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**WILMASBOYL78** · #4 01-05-2010, 05:08 PM

Check with John Pirkle in Georgia...he does good work.

wilma

68l30 · #5 01-05-2010, 07:33 PM

I can tumble it....I like to lightly glass bead them first then throw it in the media with a heavy water/oil bath and run it for about 45 min to a hour..

Big

SSRSBOB · #6 01-05-2010, 10:54 PM

Ken Bruno in NY is also good, very good TAR time. Pirkle is 10-15 weeks. Too slow.

Bob

**mockingbird812** · #7 01-05-2010, 11:12 PM

I too have heard this about Bruno.

**Zach Carter** · #8 01-05-2010, 11:23 PM

I have used Cindy at American Armature and Generator in Weston, Texas (214-823-1383) for all of my alternators

They are very good and have a quick turn around. They have the correct diode ink stamps too.

**Salvatore** · #9 01-05-2010, 11:35 PM

Let Big Steve in Cleveland do it for you. (68l30) He is a member here and a pretty fussy guy!

**JRSully** · #10 01-05-2010, 11:52 PM

Bruno sold me a restamped 837 a while back, be careful.