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Re: Alternator conversion

To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Alternator conversion
From: ewsinc@blazenet.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 20:47:31 -0500
Ulix Goettsch wrote:
> 
> I would like to change from my generator and regulator system to an
> alternator with built-in regulator.  I have seen conversions using Lucas
> alternators and I have seen a Mitsubishi one mentioned.
> However, I would like to use one for an american car because they should
> be cheap and readily available.
> Does anyone know which one would fit pretty well?
> 
> I don't really want to ask the parts man if I can go behind the counter an
> unpack all of his alternators...
> 
>     Ulix                                                    __/__,__
> .......................................................... (_o____o_).....
>                                                            '67 Sprite

Ulix,

There is a new alternator conversion being built and marketed by a 
restoration shop near where I live.  It is currently advertised in the 
March/April issue of the MGB Driver, publication of the North American 
MGB Register. The advertisement shows one mounted on an MGB engine; it 
looks real clean.  It was designed for the "B" series engine (MGA,MGB), 
but apparently can be adapted fairly easily for the "A" series which 
your Sprite would have. It uses a rebuilt Delco 62 Amp alternator which 
is very common. I'm not sure if the regulator is external or internal. 
Some machining is done by them to the one existing ear and another is 
welded on. For an MGB with an existing alternator they claim a 20 minute 
installation. Generator equipped cars would take longer, but still not 
too big a deal. Price is $129.95. The source is Merryman Modifications, 
2461 Carlisle Pike, Hanover, PA 17331. Phone is (717)633-6083. Give them 
a call or write to them; they will be very familiar with the set-up on 
your car and will know what to do to make it work and won't jerk you 
around. If it won't work or is a lot of trouble, they'll tell you. Ask 
for Jack Merryman or Alan Tucker.

Charlie
'52 TD, '60 MGA, '66 MGB

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