Kitcat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Whist being dynoed yesterday my Birkin's alternator died. We tried putting in a stock Ford Focus alternator but it was way too big. Any ideas on what alternator Birkin uses on its Duratecs? (Call to Texas Motor Works has not been answered). Response on Yahoo Birkin forum was-take it to a Autozone and see what fits. Agreed, but was wondering if anyone knew in advance so I cld call to see if they had one in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Do you have local shop that rebuilds alternators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thx CB, that is now the the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 KitKat - Did you ever find an answer for this? My alt just died today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) JR: Don't recall for sure but think I ordered a replacement thru Dick Brink, who was a Birkin dealer of sorts back then and "built" my car. He still has lottsa parts and is knowledgeable, so mite know where to find one, if he doesn't have one. There is also a Birkin group on Yahoo and they are v helpful (birkinowners@yahoogroups.com). Maybe join/post? Edited November 25, 2014 by Kitcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropaSeven Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Check with Tom Carlin in Eagle, Colorado. Birkin Direct!! Tom is the importer/distributor for Birkin in USA now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonRaley Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks KitKat and ropaSeven. I ended up buying one from Dick since he still has them in stock and is close to me. The new alternator is on the car and I should be able to do some more testing at Harris Hill Road this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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