I sort of threw together a mechanical restoration of a car that had sat
for 20 years... I've been driving it off and on for several years now...
accumulating maybe 13,000 miles. I kept the original harness... but
cleaned up most of the connections... installed rebuilt
generator/starter... new battery cables, regulator... etc..
Knock on wood... but I have not had a generator problem since. A rebuilt
starter went bad, but was respaired under warranty.
the car often sits for long periods... then faces daily driving for
weeks... then sits... then I take it to San Francisco... (from Los
Angeles), etc... The car remains quite reliable.
I share this... simply to point out... that a TR with a generator, can
still be a "turn-key" car... I understand the attraction of
converting... but it may or may not be what is best for you and your car.
If you do go through with it.... do try to make a clean job of it!
--Justin
http://www.greenheart.com/jmwagner
Los Angeles
Jordan Robinson wrote:
> List,
>
> I have finished reading Dan Masters' description for replacing a TR-4
> generator (VTR web page)and since my generator has died, I am
> considering converting to an alternator. A few questions:
>
> 1. Dan describes using a GM alternator, but not which one. Anybody
> done this before and can advise on which GM alternator to use? Part
> number or GM model vehicle?
>
> 2. Assuming I go with the GM alternator, what issues do I face
> concerning the relative size of the TR fan belt and pulley v.s. the GM
> unit?
>
> 3. Also, I could use some guidance on mounting the GM alternator.
> Will it basically bolt up using the existing upper and lower brackets
> or will further modificiation be necessary?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jordan Robinson
> CT28864
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