Hey Gene;
Out of all the things you mentioned, I'm most curious about the radio. The
Kenwood in mine recently gave up the ghost and I've been looking for a unit
of the right dimensions to fit. What make/model do you have?
Dave Friedlander
CF25194UO
Gene Holtzclaw wrote:
> Peter, by all means, do the Bosch conversion off of the 78-80 Ford Fiesta. I
> did it and it was the MOST simple thing I believe I have ever done to my TR
> besides put gas in it. 15 minute job. The Lucas plug plugs directly into
> this Bosch and no other mods. Even used my same belt. I have a 76. Now the
> turn signals work as they should every time, I even turned on the A/C,
> headlights on high beam, the wipers, the blower on the fan, and the radio
> while the turn signals were on and my digital voltmeter stayed at 13.5
> volts. Turn everything off, 13.7 volts.
>
> >From: "Kronberg, Peter" <Peter.Kronberg@hp.com>
> >Reply-To: "Kronberg, Peter" <Peter.Kronberg@hp.com>
> >To: "Triumph 6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: remanufactured Lucas alternators
> >Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 08:17:16 -0500
> >
> >Hey List,
> >On the heels of that alternator whining I'm experiencing at low RPM,
> >I've deduced that probably all of the bearing and slip ring hardware
> >could stand replacement. Now, I plan on undertaking this rebuild, but
> >started to nose around for a remanufactured unit, just for the halibut.
> >My local British car mechanic (who I go to as IN-frequently as possible,
> >no offense...) told me that in his business he has seen a notably higher
> >failure rate of the remanufactured units, at least since Lucas was
> >purchased by some outfit with GM ties.
> >Anyone care to comment on this? Tips for rebuilding? Suitable OEM
> >replacements (without any re-engineering, please).
> >
> >Thanx in advance,
> >
> >Pete
> >CF51563U, and running well despite the whiney alternator
>
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