Bad Smell...ALTERNATOR??

[94GTLaserRC]

Notice a strange funky burning smell in from the vent yesterday.
In the engine bay, it smelled more on the pass side than the driver's side.
This morning, it was noticeable from the air that the alternator fan produces.

There are no signs of drips or leaking fluids.
There is no visible smoke.
I checked and didnt find any belts rubbing anything.
Could this be the beginning of the end for my alternator?

The gauge is right on "N" in Normal (lower side of the charge) and doesnt move at all when I rev the car.

I do have a BRAND NEW $130 Optima battery which may mask the fact that the alt if bad, is not charging.

I talked to Joe today and he said very likely could be. Just wanted to know if this is a fairly likely cause of this PUNGENT ODOR!!!

Thanks
RC

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Well, I know I didnt wait for any replies, but I went ahead and ordered this alternator:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33573&item=2458918931

I called and they gave me the buy it now price. It is a 160AMP Alt, in chrome. I read the feedback for this site, and there is only ONE (out of 3 thousand) neg feedback over the past year.

If you read the listing, it sounds like there is some work, but the guy at the company assures me that there is NO mods required for the 94 Stang..It is a "direct bolt-on" according to him.

Even if the alternator is NOT the issue (although it seems like it is), it will still be a cosmetic upgrade with 30A more power.
RC

 

[jetuomi]

its the alternator, mine does the same.. I'm buying up a 200amp ugly green or whatever they're called? good luck on the chrome one !!

 

[str8stang036]

its the alternator, mine does the same.. I'm buying up a 200amp ugly green or whatever they're called? good luck on the chrome one !!

I think they are called Mean Green, Jetuomi. Check out my signature. Joe has really good prices on those Mean Green Alternators. He may even give you a great deal on it.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

I thought the one Joe gets is called "Superior"?

Anyway Joe, I was SOOOoooo Close to getting that one, and I would have had it in today, but I just couldnt resist the Chrome 160A One!

RC

 

[VibrantRedGT]

The Joe Jose is talking about is 95BLBLVert. He sells the Mean Green.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Oh..OK.
BTW..has anyone else here heard of that EBAY seller and have opinions on the Chrome Alt?

I emailed a couple guys that bought from them..NO PROBS they said. Just hoping it will fit the blower.
RC

 

[jetuomi]

RIGHT, mean green .. So can u get me a price?? TX !

 

[str8stang036]

you can either PM him or call him direct. Im sure that he cut you a deal, since your on the forum and stuff. And because he' s a great person to deal with.