Gerald,
Thanks for the info.
I'm going to pick-up the alternator first, and then order the pulley (that
way I can sound intelligent ;-)
There is only one downside to this:
Your name is in my address book now!
Thanks,
John
At 10:01 AM 6/3/2001 -0400, Gerald Van Vlack wrote:
>John, some additional information for you, regarding the wide pulley source.
>
>Call Fifth Ave Antique Auto Parts in Kansas @ 785-632-3450 for a pulley and
>nut to fit the GM Alternator. You don't need their mounting kit or the
>special plug or the diode wire he will try to sell to you. Cost is about
>$45.00. Purchase a GM Alternator and the adapter plug, (they should know
>which one is necessary) at one of your local auto parts houses for less than
>50 bucks. Get the lowest amperage one available and it will be more than
>enough for the TR 3. Some very slight modification needs to be done to the
>alternator and can be done with a hack saw and a good wide flat file. More
>on that later if you chose to go this far.
>
>Jerry Van Vlack
>Hudson, OH
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Gerald Van Vlack <jerryvv@worldnet.att.net>
>To: <greentr3@ptd.net>
>Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 9:24 AM
>Subject: Generator to alternator TR3 ???
>
>
> > John, I am assuming that it's a TR3 that you want to switch over. If
>that's
> > the case then the VTR site has the wiring diagrams and I might be able
>help
> > with the mechanical portion. I just assisted a friend in Pgh do his TR 3
>and
> > there were some differences from my TR4 A but mostly minor in nature and
> > dealt with clearance issues on a TR 3 body vs. a TR4 A body. Also with a
> > pulley purchased from a source in Kansas you can continue to use the same
> > wide belt. Let me know if you need my help.
> > Jerry Van Vlack
> > Hudson, OH
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