Robert
Yes and the problem started back on the Austin 16 around 1947. This
bracket was strengthened twice with a strip welded along the generator
side. First a light strip and then a thicker one as we know today.
Belt alignment and not being too tight are important issues that others
have mentioned but the other problem is due to poor or worn belts that
do not run smooth and set up vibration in the generator that eventually
causes metal fatigue in the bracket.
My experience, for what it is worth, is that with a good belt correctly
aligned and fitted will not have problems and alternative brackets are
unnecessary.
Regards
>Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?
>
>I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
>see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as aluminum
>'heavy duty' ones. It seems strange to me that this would break in this
>manner, so I'm asking ... Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
>repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
>again.
>
>http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg
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>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada
>1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
>1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
>1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>
>http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg
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