IHADAV8.com - Turbo Buick Tech, and Nonsense
Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: ~JM~ on November 04 2021, 01:32:40 PM
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Steve,
Will this rebuild kit work with the CS144 typically found in '87 Turbo Regal?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/142984342064
I see mention of an "early" & "later" model CS144. Haven't found an explanation of the differences.
Thank you.
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The second gen CS144 came out in 1992. Our cars were the first generation model. Looks to me like that is the second gen kit.
https://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/alternatorselection.htm
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...Looks to me like that is the second gen kit.
How can you tell the difference?
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the ebay ad says this:
THIS PREMIUM KIT IS TO UPGRADE LATE VERSION OF THE DELCO CS144 ALTERNATOR TO 200 AMPS
Our cars had the early version of the CS144. I am interpreting "late version" as being the second gen
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https://alternatorparts.com/how-to-identify-your-gm-alternator.html
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Thank you. Looks like a different rear casing, bearing, battery post & fan assembly.
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yes, the new one is supposed to cool better and last longer
I have never had a problem with the originals, tho
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In the process of upgrading electrical. New battery, starter & alternator. Running two cooling fans on radiator & probably add another to trans cooler.
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UPDATE: Seller offers the correct kit for early model also.
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UPDATE: Seller offers the correct kit for early model also.
Do you have a link for that kit?
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UPDATE: Seller offers the correct kit for early model also.
Do you have a link for that kit?
Unfortunately I do not. Try contacting the seller through the link in the first post. It just arrived this evening.