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Re: Alternator conversion

To: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Subject: Re: Alternator conversion
From: Charlie Brown <cb1500@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 18:09:59 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <Pine.SOL.3.91.970811212531.12975H-100000@unix2.nysed.gov>
Andy,

Yep, your absoultely right. In this day and age, it's tough keeping your 
Ford products straight. Notice I did at least reference the mid '70s 
vintage. I think specifically it was '76-'78. One look at the electrical 
connection will reveal all.

Thanks for the catch
> 
> Charlie, I never thought I'd get to correct YOU. But I think the Ford
> product that so graciously donates a compatible alternator is the
> European Ford Fiesta, not the current Korean Ford Festiva.
>               ^^^^^^                            ^^^^^^^
> 
> Two very different beasts, and I'm not sure that the Korean Ford
> alternator would swap into a Triumph quite so nicely. But I could be wrong!
> 
> BTW, test drove a Festiva at a local dealer not too long ago. One word:
> YAWN! Made the late, somewhat lamented Subaru seem exciting by comparison.
> 
> --Andy
> 
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