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Title: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: Jack Lewis on March 27, 2019, 06:23:44 pm
Can anyone help identify this alternator?  Possible mfg., and max amp charge rating.  It is on my 1997 U295 8.3.
Title: Re: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: Pamela & Mike on March 27, 2019, 06:42:30 pm
That appears to be a Hehr alternator. Very popular with the 270 & 295s back in the late 90s. I have no idea as to if they are even in business anymore. I see very few of them these days. Seems like they were somewhere around 140 or 150 amp.

Last info on there distributer that I have is: HD Power Solutions Inc Contact Information

4616 Fairlane Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Phone: 817-535-0284
Fax: 817-531-2755
Email: sales@hdpsi.co

Mike

Title: Re: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: wolfe10 on March 27, 2019, 06:45:09 pm
Yes, Hehr is still in business (or was a couple of months ago when I spoke with them).

Check for a servicing dealer near you.  Well worth overhauling (replacing bearings and diode packs).
Title: Re: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: Jack Lewis on March 27, 2019, 08:28:07 pm
Thank you, Mike and Brett, You knowledge and help is very appreciated.
Title: Re: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: Barry & Cindy on March 27, 2019, 09:06:45 pm
If you can find a small rebuilder, you will way ahead, instead of trying to find the correct new alternator.
Title: Re: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: Caflashbob on March 28, 2019, 12:35:02 am
Lewco in Costa Mesa, Ca.  Did mine.  Bearings and a diode. Set at 13.8 volts at the battery. He liked the LN.  large heat sinks. Adjustable output. Lasted 20 years before the rebuild
Title: Re: Need help identifying alternator
Post by: AncloteJoe on March 28, 2019, 09:43:59 am
its a leece neville/prestolite. They have been around a long time and are quite common. as caflashbob says, any rebuilder should be able to take care of it, just make sure he understands what DUVAC is.