63 early alternator diode numbers

[Todd L.]

Hey guys, I have a December 5th 1962 built 63 split window that I am doing a NCRS restoration on and need an alternator. In researching I found Chargers Auto Electric in Illinois, which has restored Corvette alternators and starters for over 30 years. They have an August 22 built alternator with diode numbers 850 & 466 positive and 851 & 466 negative. This does not match the 6th edition judging manual, which calls for 380 & 466 positive and 423 & 466 negative. When I questioned them on this, they stated that the 380 & 423 diodes were later in 63, and this one is for early cars. Can anyone confirm that this information is correct, or if it would not be correct when being judged?

Thanks,
Todd

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 early alternator diode numbers

Todd Judging standards will give you 6 months before, when being built in December a few weeks before would Be ideal. Sorry I am not sure on the early diode part numbers maybe someone here has a early alternator, if the judging guide does not give the early part numbers I would question the rebuilder.

[Todd L.]

Re: 63 early alternator diode numbers

Thank you for the information on the 6 month before build window. I will keep researching on the diode numbers.