In a message dated 12/2/2006 1:45:42 AM Central Standard Time,
sagreenwood@earthlink.net writes:
> Can anyone tell me an non Lucas alternator which will fit a 1980 TR8 with
> A/C.?
> I've heard that there is a Bosch 80/85 amp one that is virtually a bolt in
> fit.
> Need to known what car to quote at my local Napa etc or the actual
> alternator model number
>
You have several options. Ted at TSI sells a conversion kit for mounting a
60 Amp Delco. Or you can install 92 Saturn alternator. The Saturn alternator
will require a pully swap, clocking (rotating the front housing in relation
with the rear) and some minor wiring mods. But it is a 90 Amp model. Either
should be available anywhere, anytime so a failure on the road is a recoverable
event.
Ted Jankowski documented his TR7 conversion. The only difference in
converting a TR8 is the clocking of the alternator. But I forget where it is
posted.
Dave
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