Buchanan Auto Electric Remanufactured Prestolite / Motorola 8LHA2032VA Heavy-Duty Alternator – 12 Volt – 130 Amp – External Regulator
Offered for sale is a professionally remanufactured heavy-duty alternator identified as Prestolite / Motorola 8LHA2032VA, rated at 12 volts and 130 amps.
This alternator was remanufactured by Buchanan Auto Electric of Oakland, California, a specialty automotive electrical rebuilder and supplier. The unit has a Buchanan Auto Electric identification label attached directly to the housing.
This is a substantial commercial/heavy-duty style alternator featuring an external voltage regulator configuration, external cooling fan, heavy-duty mounting housing, and dual-groove pulley.
Please review ALL photographs carefully. The actual alternator shown in the photographs is the exact unit that will be shipped.
Part Type: Heavy-Duty Alternator / Generator
Manufacturer Family: Prestolite / Motorola
Part Number: 8LHA2032VA
Voltage: 12 Volt
Output: 130 Amp
Regulator Configuration: External Regulator
Cooling: External Fan
Pulley: Dual-Groove / 2-Groove Pulley
Electrical System: Negative Ground application
Remanufacturer: Buchanan Auto Electric – Oakland, California
The original inventory tag accompanying the alternator identifies the unit as:
8LHA 2032VA
130 AMP
12 Volt
EXT REG.
The tag is dated 10-11-19 and also references Buchanan.
The 8LHA2032VA belongs to the Motorola / Prestolite 8LHA heavy-duty alternator family.
Known catalog/reference numbers associated with this alternator family include:
Prestolite / Motorola:
Lester:
PIC:
Prestolite Reference:
Wilson Reference:
Additional OEM/interchange numbers may exist depending on the original vehicle, engine, mounting arrangement and electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Interchange numbers are provided for identification/reference purposes. Buyers should compare their original alternator, mounting arrangement, pulley, terminals, voltage/amperage requirements and original part number before purchasing.
This alternator appears to be a professionally remanufactured Buchanan Auto Electric unit that was subsequently stored in inventory.
It does not present like a typical dirty used take-off alternator.
The housing has the clean silver refinished appearance normally associated with a rebuilt/remanufactured unit, and the internal visible components, rear electrical components, pulley and cooling fan appear very clean overall.
The alternator was found/stored in a cardboard box and still has an older handwritten identification/inventory tag attached.
Although the alternator appears to be a remanufactured old-stock unit, its complete installation/service history is unknown to us.
For that reason, we are NOT representing this item as factory-new or never installed.
The alternator has NOT been independently bench-tested by us prior to listing, unless otherwise specifically stated.
It is being accurately represented based upon:
Please use the detailed photographs to make your own assessment of condition.
Because this alternator has been stored and handled over time, there are various cosmetic storage/handling marks present.
These include:
These cosmetic marks are clearly visible in the photographs and are consistent with a heavy-duty remanufactured component that has spent time in storage.
There is no attempt to hide or cosmetically restore these storage marks for the listing.
The photos are intentionally detailed so the buyer can see exactly what is being purchased.
The heavy-duty aluminum housing appears complete.
Multiple mounting ears/points are present as shown.
Please pay particularly close attention to the mounting ear locations, mounting-hole dimensions and overall housing configuration.
There are numerous versions of commercial/heavy-duty alternators that may have similar electrical specifications but different physical mounting configurations.
Do not purchase solely because another alternator is rated 12V/130A.
The physical mounting arrangement must also match your application.
This alternator is equipped with a dual-groove belt pulley.
A large external cooling fan is installed behind the pulley.
The pulley and fan shown in the photographs are included with the alternator.
The pulley has storage/handling marks but appears clean overall.
Please compare pulley style, belt configuration and alignment with your original unit.
The rear of the alternator is shown clearly in the photographs.
The electrical studs/terminals and rear cover assembly are present as pictured.
Housing markings include REG OUT and POS OUT at the appropriate terminal locations.
This is an externally regulated alternator.
This is NOT an internally regulated plug-and-play alternator for applications requiring an internal regulator.
The vehicle/equipment electrical system must be compatible with an external voltage regulator configuration.
No separate external voltage regulator is included unless specifically shown in the photographs.
A metalized Buchanan Auto Electric label remains attached to the alternator housing.
The label identifies:
Buchanan Auto Electric
2300 Mandela Parkway
Oakland, California 94607
The presence of this label, together with the refinished housing and inventory tag, is consistent with the unit having been professionally rebuilt/remanufactured by Buchanan Auto Electric.
The Buchanan label has normal age/storage wear but remains readable.
An older handwritten shop/inventory tag is still attached to the alternator.
One side reads approximately:
10-11-19
Buchanan
Jared, Can You Identify Amps/Volts?
Part #
The opposite side contains the resulting identification:
8LHA 2032VA
130 Amp
12 Volt
Ext Reg.
This tag will remain with the alternator and is included with the sale.
It provides useful historical identification information regarding the unit.
The alternator was found/stored in the cardboard box pictured.
The box has significant storage wear including crushing, tears, tape, marks and general deterioration.
The wording visible on the box references:
Emergency Vehicle Installation & Equipment
However, we are NOT claiming that this alternator is exclusively an emergency-vehicle alternator or that the box is the original manufacturer packaging.
The box is simply the packaging in which this unit was stored.
Because of its condition, the original/storage box may be placed inside a stronger shipping carton with appropriate protective packaging for shipment.
This is a heavy-duty commercial style alternator commonly associated with medium/heavy-duty vehicle and equipment applications.
Exact fitment can vary substantially according to:
Because of the age and variety of equipment that may use this alternator family, the buyer is responsible for confirming exact compatibility before purchase.
The safest method is to match:
8LHA2032VA
and/or a verified interchange number to the alternator currently installed in your vehicle/equipment.
Also compare the photographs carefully with your original alternator.
Sale includes:
1 × Buchanan Auto Electric remanufactured Prestolite/Motorola 8LHA2032VA alternator
with:
Only the components physically shown in the photographs are included.
No external regulator, wiring harness, mounting hardware, belt, vehicle brackets or other accessories are included unless they are visibly attached to the alternator in the listing photographs.
Please verify compatibility before ordering.
This is an older specialty heavy-duty electrical component, and physical mounting and electrical configuration are extremely important.
Please compare:
Part number
Voltage
Amperage
Regulator type
Mounting ears
Mounting-hole locations
Pulley configuration
Electrical terminals
Housing dimensions
Original alternator
to your application.
Do not rely solely on a vehicle/year compatibility chart.
For older commercial trucks, specialty vehicles, emergency equipment, industrial equipment or modified electrical systems, the original alternator number and physical configuration should be used as the primary fitment reference.
You will receive the exact alternator pictured.
The photographs are considered an important part of the item description and show the actual cosmetic condition, mounting arrangement, pulley, terminals, labels, inventory tag and storage wear.
Please zoom in and review all photographs before purchasing.
If your original alternator has a different mounting arrangement, pulley configuration, regulator configuration or electrical connection layout, please verify interchange before ordering.
Buchanan Auto Electric professionally remanufactured heavy-duty alternator. Identified as Prestolite/Motorola 8LHA2032VA, 12V, 130A, external regulator. Appears to be older remanufactured inventory/shelf stock rather than a typical used vehicle take-off. Stored in box and shows scratches, scuffs and cosmetic handling/storage wear. Very clean overall for its age. Installation history is unknown and unit has not been independently bench-tested by seller. Includes the exact alternator, pulley, attached identification tag and components shown in photos. Please verify part number, mounting, pulley, terminals and external-regulator configuration before purchase.