So I got a reman because I didn't want to wait on the shipping and return for core charge for a genuine Bosch reman unit. I will now go for the genuine Bosch which I should have in the first place.
This is right out the box. Missing bolt no biggie I can replace it with one from my old one. Noticed the stripped ones on the front that hold the bearing. I guess they didn't need to replace it because they were unable to remove it. SO I have to remove the cover to replace the bolt / stud thing.
This thing is covered in ground metal like it was stored under a grinder or something.
Here are some proficient soldering skills
My old alternator for reference
Reman regulator on left vs my 160K old regulator.
Slip ring is .012 off center, that should last a long time combined with the worn out brushes.