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Re: [TR] TR6 Alternator conversion

To: Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 Alternator conversion
From: ADRIAN DIX-DYER <dixie4.wales@virgin.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:42:12 +0100
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Maybe spread your search to UK and Europe. Fiestas using the alternator
unit you require were sold by the millions over here.
Recon units sell for about the equivalent of $120ish. Ebay UK list lots and
lots of them. Shipping may be expensive.

Adrian TR4A CT64306 O (Ex Tennessee)
Wales UK

On 25 April 2012 08:25, Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:

> Oddly enough, my usual sources don't list it any more.  Maybe the
> rebuilders
> quit doing them for some reason?
>
> However, I believe this is a Delco equivalent:
> http://tinyurl.com/6rt5dkm
> (As noted, you may have to move over the pulley from your Lucas)
>
> But since you are going to have to modify your 5-wire hookup anyway, going
> with a more common alternator might be the best idea.  That way you'll get
> a
> bolted main connection (I don't trust those quick connects at high
> currents,
> seen too many of them get hot and fail), and replacements available at any
> corner FLAPS.
>
> -- Randall
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