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Re: Help: starter/alternator, (early vs. late) (archive)
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Posted by Gabe on November 22, 2000 at 21:54:24:

In Reply to: Help: starter/alternator, (early vs. late) posted by Chuck T. on November 22, 2000 at 18:35:58:

If you imagine the regulator at the back of the alternator being at 12 o'clock, then mounting ears for the early alternator are below the 3/9 o'clock line. Mounting ears for the late model (>8/79) are above the 3/9 o'clock line relative to the regulator.

Hope this answers the alternator question, not sure of any starer differences.

Gabe



I have a used Alternator and Starter, from a 320i.. How do I tell if they are (Early or Late)?




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