MPA Electrical 8197507N Alternator

105 Amp Alternator for GM Compact Cars

MPA Electrical 8197507N is a new 12-volt alternator built for GM applications that need a 105 amp charging output. It uses an internal regulator, internal fan, clockwise rotation, and a 5-groove serpentine pulley for the listed vehicle applications.

This alternator is a Delco-style unit for 1996-1998 Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, and Pontiac Sunfire, plus the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu second production application with the battery post on the rear. The 8197507N part number is also a useful reference when matching the correct charging system configuration.

Key Features

• 105 amp output for 12-volt charging systems
• Internal voltage regulator
• Internal cooling fan
• Clockwise rotation
• 5-groove serpentine pulley
• Delco manufacturer style
• Clock position: 7:00

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 8197507N is an alternator replacement for GM vehicles that use the specified Delco configuration. It is built around a 105 amp design with an internal regulator and internal fan, helping maintain stable charging performance in the listed Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications. The 8197507N part number should be matched carefully to pulley style, rotation, and clock position before installation.

This part cross-references BBB Industries 8197-7 for the same application. Use the 8197507N reference when verifying the correct alternator for 1996-1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, and related GM compact-car charging systems.

What It Helps Solve

• Battery warning light caused by charging system failure
• Low battery voltage after driving
• Dim lights or electrical instability from weak alternator output
• No-charge condition from a worn or failed alternator
• Incorrect replacement due to pulley, regulator, or rotation mismatch

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s original alternator uses a 5-groove serpentine pulley, internal regulator, clockwise rotation, and 7:00 clock position before ordering. The 1998 Chevrolet Malibu application is the second production version with the battery post on the rear, so that detail must be verified during part matching. Compare the original unit’s connector and mounting layout to the replacement before installation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies new replacement electrical components for automotive charging and starting systems. This alternator is specified as a new unit and built to the listed Delco-style configuration for the confirmed applications.