Alternator: Regulator change 102200 to 103450

by Leese Neville

The new regulator R213103450 has replaced the current regulator R213102200 in the Leece-Neville alternators that have A/C excite, to solve the high turn-on speed problem. The 102200 regulators will still be offered in the aftermarket through Leece-Neville.

When replacing regulator 102200 with the new regulator 103450 you can order kit number 103450S.

This Kit contains:

(1) 103450 – Regulator

(1) 101711 – Brush holder

(1) 79031 – Gasket

(4) 96668 – Mounting screw

(1) 95076 – Lead Assembly

(1) 95080 – Lead Assembly

(2) 77650 – Brushes

1. On an alternator, remove hardware from output studs and disconnect regulator lea (Fig. 1).

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1a. Remove 3 alternators through bolts. Remove front housing from alternator by tapping front housing adjusting ear and mounting foot lightly.

1b. Remove three nuts holding stator to rear housing, then remove stator (Fig. 2a).

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1c. Remove screws holding regulator sense leads (95076, 95080) to the rectifier.

1d. Remove positive and negative studs.

1e. Remove regulator/brush assembly from the alternator.

2. Assemble the leads to the 103450 regulators (Fig. 2b).

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3. Assemble the regulator and leads to the brush holder, dress the leads grommet into the grommet slot of the holder (Fig.3).

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Secure regulator with screws.

3a. Note: Use caution not to pinch red and black (95076, 95080) leads when routing through regulator brush bay slots.

4. Remove nuts (#2313) from the back of AC studs on old regulator/brush holder, remove studs from brush holders. Reassemble the AC studs to the new 103450 regulator/brush holder and tighten nuts.

4a. Install brushes. Make sure the metal pad goes in first.
Insert a pin to hold brushes in place.

5. Install the new regulator/brush holder assembly to the alternator.

5a. Reverse procedure in steps1d-1 to assemble alternator.

5b. Remove pin holding brushes.

6. Reassemble regulator leads (Fig.4).

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Alternators and Parts that are affected by this regulatory change:

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION
A001090775 14V 100A ALTERNATOR A0012807LC 14V 145A ALTERNATOR
A001090776 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A0012813LC 14V 145A ALTERNATOR
A001090778 14V 145A ALTERNATOR A0012913LC 14V 160A ALTERNATOR
A001090783 14V 100A ALTERNATOR A0014830LC 14V 175A ALTERNATOR
A001090784 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A007103452 14V 175A ALTERNATOR
A001090786 14V 145A ALTERNATOR A007103460 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090787 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A011101809 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090788 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A011101923 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090795 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A011101988 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090796 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A011101994 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090798 14V 85A ALTERNATOR A011102004 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090799 14V 85A ALTERNATOR A011102025 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090806 ALTERNATOR PACKAGE A011102049 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090819 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A011102223 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090821 14V 105A ALTERNATOR A011102234 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090822 14V 105A ALTERNATOR A011102236 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090825 14V 85A ALTERNATOR A011102807 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090827 14V 100A ALTERNATOR A200101795 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090829 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A200101796 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090831 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A200101797 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A001090833 14V 145A ALTERNATOR A200101798 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012360JC ALTERNATOR A200101800 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012402LC ALTERNATOR A200101931 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012500JC ALTERNATOR A200101932 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012500LC 14V 105A ALTERNATOR A200101935 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012502LC 14V 100A ALTERNATOR A200101989 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012513LC 14V 105A ALTERNATOR A200101995 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012526LC 14V 105A ALTERNATOR A200102026 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012552LC 14V 105A ALTERNATOR A200102050 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012670LC 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A200102051 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012676LC 14V 115A ALTERNATOR A200102052 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012680LCF 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A200102224 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012700LC 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A200102235 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012702LC 14V 130A ALTERNATOR A200102237 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012800LC 14V 160A ALTERNATOR A200102238 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012802LC 14V 160A ALTERNATOR A200102808 REG and BRUSH HOLDER ASSY
A0012805LC 14V 145A ALTERNATOR R213103450S REGULATOR KIT
    R240103451 REGULATOR W/LEADS

Important: The information contained in this bulletin is intended for use by trained, professional technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to perform the required maintenance described above. This information is NOT intended for ‘do-ityourselfers’, and you should not assume that this information applies to your equipment.

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