1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters

Essential 1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters

Carquest Premium – Voltage Regulator (Part No.RAA1092)

Voltage Regulator

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$42.99
CARQUEST Voltage Regulators are engineered and created by an automotive charging system manufacturer designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications. By fully understanding how the alternator and the voltage regulator interact ensures that the CARQUEST volt

Product Features:
  • CARQUEST Voltage Regulators are designed to match OE fit, form and function. Fitted with critical OEM electronic components results in longer life expectancy.
  • CARQUEST Voltage Regulators are mechanically designed with utilization of surface mount technology, robust mechanical housing, and consistent encapsulation to protect against moistures & vibration.
  • CARQUEST Voltage Regulators uses surface mount technology and uniform encapsulation to protect against moistures & vibration.
  • CARQUEST Voltage Regulators are 100% individually tested for all product functionalities that includes the proper voltage set-point, power capabilities, and other product specifications.
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Carquest – Voltage Regulator (Part No.R401)

Voltage Regulator

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$72.05
BWD® is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD® manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD® is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Product Features:
  • Premium components and our own manufactured circuit board ensure precise operation, reliability, and extra durability for a longer service life
  • Our electronic voltage regulator PC boards are encapsulated in epoxy to deliver improved performance and resistance to failure that may be caused by vibration and corrosion of electrical connections
  • We understand and expect the demand for quality, our starting and charging system products feature high grade materials for extended service life
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest – Alternator Electrical Connector (Part No.PT754)

Alternator Electrical Connector

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$17.99
BWD is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Product Features:
  • Our knock sensors are designed to respond to knock frequencies up to 1000 Hz accommodating shifts in engine knock frequency making it a more flexible sensor responding to correct engine knock over a broad range of vehicle conditions
  • Manufacturing processes include an automated data acquisition system to continuously monitor the sensor output to ensure that it responds with appropriate voltage output at the specified frequency range
  • All units are 100% tested using an accelerometer vibration test to ensure trouble-free operation
  • Featuring the broadest sensor coverage in the market, we meet the service professionals needs with the highest quality product every time he opens the box
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Voltage Regulator Connector (Part No.PTA1079)

Voltage Regulator Connector

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$2.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Driveworks – Needle Bearing (Part No.S-MNJ-471-S)

Needle Bearing

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$4.99
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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National – Bearings (Part No.MNJ-471-S)

Bearings

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$14.29
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Available in both caged design and full complement
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Carquest – Alternator Rectifier Set (Part No.SC1008)

Alternator Rectifier Set

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$84.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
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Carquest – Alternator Rectifier Set (Part No.SC114)

Alternator Rectifier Set

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$61.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
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Carquest HD Electrical – Alternator: New, 90 Amps, Without Pulley (Part No.71-7712N)

Alternator: New, 90 Amps, Without Pulley

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$282.99
Carquest Starters with 100% NEW construction will restore hard working vehicles to exceed OE specified performance & endurance. All new units and components offer unmatched performance, reduce downtime & customer comebacks. Carquest HD alternators are pri

Product Features:
  • High quality components form the foundation our parts are built from. Transpo’s innovative and high quality electronic technologies for internal components are incorporated to achieve high performance outputs.
  • Power & Efficiency are designed into every component. No matter the ambient temperature, starters will provide maximum cranking power to get engines running.
  • Connectors and power transmission components are highly resistant to extreme moisture environments because we use nickel plated contactors and double armature coating. We maintain a rigorous test schedule with endurance, salt spray, dirt and grime and out
  • Integrated magnetic switch provides protection against weak power from batteries.
  • Over-Crank Protection (OCP) Monitors heat in starter from over cranking & shuts down starter to prevent burning
  • Precision design and machining are the Extreme vibration failure solution. Vehicles often perform in adverse conditions like extreme temperatures that create tolerance shifts that produce high frequency vibration, which leads to resistance in power transf
  • Load dump protection ensures transient voltage spikes do not damage transistor
  • Improved power transmission with lower engine speed keeps accessories and powered implements running at maximum output without additional load to the engine.
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Bosch – Professional Preferred Alternator, Remanufactured (Part No.F400025358BOS)

Professional Preferred Alternator, Remanufactured

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$159.29
Bosch has been a major supplier of new alternators and starters to OE vehicle manufacturers since 1913. Securing OE certification requires strict adherence to stringent precision and performance criteria. These same exacting criteria are also applied in the manufacturing of all Bosch aftermarket alternators and starters. Whether 100% remanufactured or new, Bosch Premium Alternators and Starters are quality built and 100% factory tested to ensure years of reliable performance, even under the most extreme operating conditions. That’s why they are preferred by more professional installers.

Product Features:
  • Built to last using the highest quality materials and the most technologically advanced manufacturing processes
  • Remanufactured using more new parts than any other unit
  • 100% exhaustive multipoint quality and performance testing throughout the remanufacturing process ensures optimum starting and charging performance under all operating conditions
  • Every unit is full-load tested to guarantee compliance with Bosch strict performance specifications
  • Voltage regulator 100% tested for OE voltage specifications (new on GM and Ford)
  • Rectifier 100 % tested (new on Ford)
  • Diodes 100% tested (replaced with new as required)
  • Rotor 100% performance-tested for maximum electrical output
  • 100% new long life sealed bearings with special high load, high temperature grease
  • Stator 100% insulation and phase balance tested
  • Slip rings 100% new or remachined to +/- .05mm, the tightest tolerance in the industry
  • 100% new long life self-lubricating brushes
  • 100% new clutch pulleys
  • All terminals, insulators and hardware provided
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Carquest – Starter Drive (Part No.SD595)

Starter Drive

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$89.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
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Carquest Premium – Starter Drive (Part No.SDC1011)

Starter Drive

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$32.99
The starting system consists of the rotating electrical motor and solenoid which may be mounted on the starter motor or mounted remotely. The electric motor drives a gear which engages with the engine’s flywheel located at the rear of the motor, when the motor is energized, the motor will turn the engines crankshaft. Individual motor components are available to service any failed part within the motor such as brushes, bushings, and starter drive unit.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Carquest – Starter Solenoid (Part No.S63)

Starter Solenoid

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$38.99
BWD is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Product Features:
  • State-of-the-art designs that meet or exceed OE specifications
  • Top-of-the-line quality and performance
  • Our polyester-insulated magnet wire, cadmium-plated copper discs and solid contact bolts reduce voltage drop and deliver full battery power to the starter while providing greater protection against electrical overload
  • Pure copper battery terminal studs reduce resistance to permit higher current flow, even in the hottest environments, for better performance
  • We understand and expect the demand for quality, our starting and charging system products feature high grade materials for extended service life
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Driveworks – Starter Solenoid (Part No.84106)

Starter Solenoid

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$31.49
Driveworks® offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Carquest – Multi Purpose Relay (Part No.84C1001)

Multi Purpose Relay

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$21.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest – Starter Solenoid (Part No.84C1002)

Starter Solenoid

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$33.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to
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Carquest – Starter Bushing (Part No.SB124)

Starter Bushing

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$2.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
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Carquest – Starter Bushing (Part No.SB151)

Starter Bushing

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$2.99
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest – Starter Brush Holder Assembly (Part No.X388)

Starter Brush Holder Assembly

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$10.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
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Carquest Premium – Alternator Brush Set (Part No.XAA1057)

Alternator Brush Set

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$9.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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National – Bearings (Part No.203-FF)

Bearings

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$10.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Carquest – Alternator Electrical Connector (Part No.PT237)

Alternator Electrical Connector

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$12.99
BWD is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Product Features:
  • Our distributor caps are made of high dielectric strength, glass/mineral reinforced polyester resin for less carbon tracking, greater resistance to electrical breakdown, and superior performance
  • Solid brass terminals (where available) make better connections and greater resistance to electrical pitting and corrosion
  • RFI resistors where specified to eliminate radio static and potential ECU-damaging spikes
  • With industry leading expertise, when original equipment fails our products are designed to fix the inherent failure issues
  • BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product
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Carquest Premium – Alternator Connector (Part No.PTA1197)

Alternator Connector

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$9.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Motorcraft – MOTOR – WINDOW (Part No.WPT-119)

MOTOR - WINDOW

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$19.99
MOTOR – WINDOW

Carquest Standard – Starter Remanufactured Standard (Part No.3124SV)

Starter Remanufactured Standard

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$62.99
Carquest Standard starters are designed and built to meet original equipment (O.E.) specifications, while providing great value. Our starters are remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 certified supplier that meets the highest standards achievable. All of our Carquest Standard starters are inspected and 100% tested to ensure they are built to meet OEM fit, form and function. We also offer technical support at 1-800-228-9672 for product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet OE specifications for fit, form and function
  • Remanufactured by an IATF/TS 16949 supplier that meets or exceeds the highest standards in the industry
  • Application-specific technical bulletins included where applicable
  • All units are 100% triple tested to ensure quality and performance
  • Technical support team staffed with ASE Certified Technicians: 1-800-228-9672
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Powermaster Performance – Starter (Part No.9103)

Starter

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$179.99
Product Features:
  • Permanent Magnet For High Efficiency
  • Clears All Headers
  • Cranking Power For Up To 10.5:1 Compression
  • Mounting Bolts And Dyno Test Results Included
  • Limited 1 Year Warranty For Street Use
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OE+ – Starter (Part No.F50002246943IAP)

Starter

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$169.90
Starter

Motorcraft – Starter, Remanufactured (Part No.F5000323160MTR)

Starter, Remanufactured

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$200.70
Motorcraft® starter motor assemblies are built to fit Ford and Lincoln vehicles and are available in new or remanufactured versions to help meet your customers’ needs.

Product Features:
  • Recommended for two- to eight-year-old vehicles
  • Meets Ford Motor Company engineering specifications for durability and reliability
  • Withstands 20,000 cranks or better than 18 years of 3-times-a-day starting
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1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters

You count on your 1971 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Alternators and Starters. With 22 Alternators and Starters ranging in price from $1.49 to $282.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Alternators and Starters brand, we stock 4 different brands like Carquest Premium, Carquest, and National. 1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters start as low as $1.49!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Alternators and Starters is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 64 extensive product reviews on 1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters. Some of the top-rated Alternators and Starters products we carry are Bearings with 1.0 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Alternators and Starters from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Alternators and Starters inventory for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird below to get started!

Top-Rated Alternators and Starters Brands For Your 1971 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Alternators and Starters OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1971 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest Premium, Carquest, National, and even more.

Popular Carquest Premium Alternators and Starters

You’ll find popular Carquest Premium brand products across Alternator Parts. All are waiting to get your 1971 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Premium products in these categories are:
Alternator Remanufactured Premium
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Top-Rated Carquest HD Electrical Alternators and Starters


If Carquest HD Electrical are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Carquest HD Electrical brand Alternators and Starters for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird, and some of our most reviewed Carquest HD Electrical parts include:
Starter Solenoid
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Alternator: New, 90 Amps, Without Pulley
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Alternator: New, 90 Amps, Without Pulley
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FAQs for 1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters

What are the most purchased Alternators and Starters for the 1971 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 22 Alternators and Starters for the 1971 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Starter Solenoid
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Starter Solenoid
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Starter Solenoid
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Bearings
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Bearings
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What are the top-rated 1971 Ford Thunderbird Alternators and Starters?

Top-rated Alternators and Starters for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
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Bearings
“This bearing is now gonna sit on the self till I run into the alternator that it does fit.”