I found a 740 turbo in the pick a part with a 100 amp alternator. With it fit into a 1983 242?

Thanks

Thanks for the encouragement. Pulled a 100 amp alternator off a 91 940. A bit tight but it did fit.

Dale

I changed the one in my old '85 245Ti to a 100A from a 740, sorry was a long time ago and I don't remember any issues with the swap, if there were any they were minor.

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I put a 100amp in my 91 240. It was the same exact size as the old one. Just pull yours out and see if its the same.

You might have to so some 'Minority Engineering', as I have had trouble fitting 740 alternators on 240's due to the thickness of the tab for the adjusting bolt to go through. The 740 has a thicker tab and the bolt from the 240 is too short.
A better choice is to have your present alternator rebuilt at a reliable shop. That way you know it will fit.
el Raidman

What year 740? Don't recall when volvo went to the 100amp.
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I will be honest I am not sure of the year. The car is a 740 turbo. Next time I go to the yard I will get the year. The alternator has a label that clearly states that it is a volvo part and the rating is 100 amps. It maybe that the alternator was from another car.

It probably belonged to that car. I swapped a 100amp in my 85 that originally had a 70amp. But both were 740s.
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