Hello all!
I need some advice regarding purchasing an alternator. I have a 1976 280SE W116. I was browsing boschusa.com and found one for a 1976 280S. It is a 55 amp alternator...part number AL80X. I also found one on eBay; however, the model number is AL117X. The description says that models with 55 amp AL80X alternators can be upgraded to 65 amp alternators.
My questions are: 1) Would the alternator (AL80X) for the 280S and 280SE be interchangeable? and 2) Is it true that a 65 amp can be used to replace a 55 amp alternator?
I appreciate any comments, advice...
Thanks in advance!
Marcus