TERREPOWER 7273-3 alternator for the 1983-1984 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L, the 1983-1985 Impala V6 3.8L or V8 5.0L and other vehicles is a remanufactured unit that turns engine rotation into electrical power. It charges the battery and runs the car's electrical system.
- Rated at 78 amps and 12 volts DC
- Internal voltage regulator
- Pulley and external fan included
- Conventional single-groove pulley for a V-belt, 64 mm (2-1/2 in) outside diameter
- Air-cooled 12SI family design with clockwise (right) rotation
Quick facts
- Part: TERREPOWER 7273-3 alternator
- Fits: the 1983-1984 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L, the 1983-1985 Impala V6 3.8L or V8 5.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: Remanufactured
Dimming headlights, a battery warning light or a battery that keeps going flat can mean the alternator is weak. A worn belt, a tired battery or corroded cables can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before buying.
Fits
The 1983-1984 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L, the 1983-1985 Impala V6 3.8L or V8 5.0L, the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.0L or 5.7L, and the 1983-1984 Chevrolet Camaro V8 5.0L and 1983-1985 Camaro 4-cylinder 2.5L take this alternator, along with many other vehicles. The 1983-1984 Chevrolet Impala V8 5.7L takes one. If your car is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Voltage: 12 V DC
- Amperage rating: 78 A
- Outside pulley diameter: 64 mm (2-1/2 in)
- Pulley grooves: 1
- Rotation: clockwise (right)
- Plug clock, rear view, main mounting ear at 6 o'clock: 3
Build and materials
- Condition: remanufactured
- Regulator: internal
- Pulley: conventional, V-belt type, not decoupled or clutch
- Cooling: air, with external fan
- Family: 12SI
- One-wire capable: no; brushless: no; AC service tap: no
- Ground: negative
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One alternator with its pulley and external fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Chevy Malibu alternator for a 1983 V8 5.0L or 5.7L?
Yes. TERREPOWER 7273-3 fits the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu V8 5.0L or 5.7L. Other years and engines are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this a Camaro alternator for the 1983-1984 Chevrolet Camaro V8 5.0L or the 1983-1985 Camaro 4-cylinder 2.5L?
Yes. TERREPOWER 7273-3 is listed for both of those Camaro engine runs.
What amperage and voltage is the TERREPOWER 7273-3 alternator rated for?
This alternator is rated at 78 amps and 12 volts DC, and it has an internal regulator.
Does the TERREPOWER 7273-3 come with the pulley and fan?
Yes. The pulley and external fan are included. The pulley is a conventional single-groove V-belt type, 64 mm (2-1/2 in) across.
Is the 12SI alternator one-wire capable?
No. This 12SI unit has an internal regulator and clockwise (right) rotation. It is not one-wire capable, not brushless and has no AC service tap.
