Yes, the earlier TR6's, non air pump, have the adjustment bolt on the
top offset towards the engine. The pivot point is on the bottom, nearly
dead center. At least that is the way my Lucas equipped '72 is.
Shawn Loseke
1972 TR6
Fort Collins, CO
http://www.loseke.net/shawn
Jim Hurley wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> My Lucas alternator is fading, so I thought I'd upgrade to the Ford Fiesta
> unit. Several have stated that it is a "bolt on" upgrade. Unfortunately,
> this has not been the case for me.
>
> My TR is a 75 model, with the air pump. My alternator pivots on a block
> attached to the middle of the block. The air pump pivots on the same block
> a little bit higher up. The alternator adjustment bolt is on the bottom of
> the alternator. The Fiesta alternator adjusts at the top.
>
> Can some one with an earlier TR6 confirm my theory that the earlier,
> non-airpump models had an alternator pivot adjustment bolt on the upper
> half of the alternator? If someone can email me a picture of their
> alternator setup I would greatly appreciate it.
>
> Ciao,
>
> Jim Hurley "Life is too short for a backfire!"
> '75 TR6
> '83 F350 4 Door
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