What to do with an old alternator?

[The_Force]

I just had my alternator replaced and I asked my mechanic if he could take my old one to recycle. He said yes, but he ended up giving me back my old one (Which I don't mind at least they are honest).

But now, what do I do with it? I bought it off ebay and not at a parts store, so I know I will not get a core charge at all.

Should I look for a shop that specializes in remanufacturing alternators or do I have other options?

[disallow]

What was wrong with it? If its just brushes, you could probably get it rebuilt for pretty cheap and resell it. However, if it was the regulator or rectifier, then I'd get scrap value, the copper on the coil should be worth a couple bucks, like maybe $2-5.

I did this myself on my wife's 87 prelude. The brushes were shot so I soldered some new ones in. Got them for $2 from the local independent electrical shop.

Or keep it on the shelf in case you ever need to replace again.

t

[The_Force]

What was wrong with it? If its just brushes, you could probably get it rebuilt for pretty cheap and resell it. However, if it was the regulator or rectifier, then I'd get scrap value, the copper on the coil should be worth a couple bucks, like maybe $2-5.

I did this myself on my wife's 87 prelude. The brushes were shot so I soldered some new ones in. Got them for $2 from the local independent electrical shop.

Or keep it on the shelf in case you ever need to replace again.

t

Not sure...all I know is my bad one caused all sorts of warning lights to light up on my dash that didn't light up before

As far as rebuilding it myself, I wouldn't know what I am doing. I am not a mechanically inclined person...so it looks like scrapping it may be the best option for me.

[volvite]

Look up A1cardone, not sure spelling. They do lots of reman work and they might give you some money for a core.

[smj999smj]

You could also check with a local auto electric shop that rebuilds starters and alternators.