ATTN: Steve, RE: Alternator Rebuild Kit

[~JM~]

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.

[Steve Wood]

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

[~JM~]

...Looks to me like that is the second gen kit.

How can you tell the difference?

[Steve Wood]

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

[Steve Wood]

https://alternatorparts.com/how-to-identify-your-gm-alternator.html

[~JM~]

Thank you. Looks like a different rear casing, bearing, battery post & fan assembly.

[Steve Wood]

yes, the new one is supposed to cool better and last longer

I have never had a problem with the originals, tho

[~JM~]

In the process of upgrading electrical. New battery, starter & alternator. Running two cooling fans on radiator & probably add another to trans cooler.

[~JM~]

UPDATE: Seller offers the correct kit for early model also.

[Norm340]

UPDATE: Seller offers the correct kit for early model also.

Do you have a link for that kit?

[~JM~]

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.