What's a safe way to fry an alternator?

[supraguy@aol]

Here's the deal:
Back about a year ago, I went to an auto parts store to get a turbo alternator. Inventory showed that they actually had two of them on the shelf, so I got one, went outside and bolted it in. Then I realized it was a nonturbo alternator, in a turbo box. Undoubtedly, someone like ME came in and core'd out an NA alt. for a turbo, and I got stuck with the NA reman. The other one in inventory turned out to be from a Chevy! So anyway, I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, what with no working alt., so I said screw it- I'll take the NA.

Now I'm getting an upgraded alternator, so what I'd like to do is return the NA under warranty, get a new, ACTUAL turbo alternator(that I paid for), and sell it cheap to anyone on here that needs one. So....how do I kill this one enough so that it fails an output test? Your thoughts are appreciated.
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[CRE]

Well first off shit like this doesn't help reduce aftermarket parts prices. Perhaps someone else may be inclined to give you a pointer, but it won't be me.

Just curious, how do you know it's a N/A alt anyway?

 

[fiyota]

what is the difference between the NA and turbo alternator?

 

[CRE]

88-92 7M-GTE's had an extra 10A. They were 80A where N/A's were 70A.

 

[fiyota]

Thanks CRE... hmm how can you tell wich is wich, I think I got mine confused when I had them both off of my two motors.. I might be using my NA alternator right now.

 

[CRE]

Part number is the easiest. Otherwise, but I don't know how accurate it is, the 80A's output lug is apparently a but larger in diameter.

 

[Poodles]

your hunch is confirmed through the EPC, the part numbers of the nut and the plastic part around it are different...

dunno if it's bigger, smaller, or the same size though...

 

[adampecush]

why not just sell the nonturbo alternator to a member in need...or has this become a principle thing?

 

[tissimo]

disconnect the power wire going to the battery... drive it like that.. itll fry (thinking its not charging and running 100% duty)

I've done a few that way (on accident, not tightening the nut then falling off and poof.. alternator is done)