In my constant pursuit of trying to improve my tribute to the 71 440-6, I have been upgrading under the hood, and since my starter quit on me recently, I decided to also replace my anemic alternator.
Here are pictures of my new 75 amp rated Mancini Racing alternator, which I figured would be a direct replacement, and hopefully put out more amps than the one I replaced. The test tag that was attached to it states 69a output at idle, and 96a at "highway speed".
I have two questions for anyone that can help.
First, what type alternator came with the 71 440? Any pictures?
I only have pictures of an award winning 70 440 and it looks like my old alternator with the center bands.
Second, looking closely in the rear square, one of the six contacts? if thats what they are, looks like it broke off and is missing. What are they? And one of those on the new alternator looks like it is slightly twisted. Hopefully that wont be a problem?
Thanks again for any suggestions.