Install HO alternator

[MkKin420 10+ year member]

I recently picked up an Ohio generator HO alt and I am looking to get it installed. Now, I am in no way a mechanic or professional when it comes to this stuff so I want to keep my hands out of this. I was wondering if any one has any advice or could recommend a reliable installer in the Cleveland area. Its a direct fit replacement so all I need is for it to be swapped out for the current alt and have the upgraded power cable directed to the battery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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[93dakota 10+ year member]

I would just start calling around your area and just ask them if hey will do it. might want to see if there are any Car audio shops that sell alts and see if they would do it. what type of car do you have?

 

[Cabin_Pressure 10+ year member]

Ohio gen could probably recommend a good shop.

 

[KHARPS 10+ year member]

I just put in my Ohio Gen alt a week ago. It's really not that hard. Does yours have a voltage regulator?

 

[MkKin420 10+ year member]

Its a 94 buick century 3.1 L the alt will fit in bolt for bolt I just need it swapped and dont feel like doing it myself. Im going to call around and see if anyone will swap it out for jsut labor fees. since I will have the cable needed to go to the battery. Its a delco cs130 built to 200a max. Internal regulator. Not hard to do at all I just don't have a good place to do it with the weather or tools/experience.

 

[loopkiller 10+ year member]

While it seems like an easy job on the surface, I have seen a broken bolt head or the like make a mess out of a simple job like this. I would highly recommend seeking a professional to install this for you. If it is a simple swapout, I would think you should expect to pay about 2 hours worth of shop time max. That should be about $100. Well worth it to me.