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Is 1974 MB300 the same as a B300?
Yahoo Message Number: 138140
Dear List,

Recently acquired a 1974 Lazy Daze RV.  It is having charging issues and needs a new alternator.
 The origian 'delivery' receipt from Lazy Daze identifies it as a 1974 MB300.
 However, most part stores don't have parts/alternator listed for an 'MB300' -- Is it the same as a B300?

Thanks!

Andrew
Re: Is 1974 MB300 the same as a B300?
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 138142
Yes, they are the same. The MB was the cut away version.

Ken

Wannabe in SoCal

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1974 MB300
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 138143
Even better than searching by model is to simply shortcut the process by using your VIN. Since you have a '74, I would guess that
Re: Is 1974 MB300 the same as a B300?
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 138149
Andrew,

It might be easier to just remove the alternator from the rig, take it down to the parts store, and tell them that you need an exact replacement.
 Short of that what you really need is the information on the chassis, not the LD itself; manufacturer, model, year, etc.  Having the VIN is also a good idea particularly if the manufacturer made changes during the model year.

I had a similar "alternator matching" problem with an old Chevie and toted in the broken alternator.  The parts man just took the model number off the alternator and looked up the part numbers for replacement units

Doug.

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1974 MB300 parts matching
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 138158
Doug, I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. That is, I would **never** take a part