Just as an alternative thought, I recently switched to the LED headlights
Randall mentioned. (Hopefully they'll pick up the next deer before before
before I run into it!)
With LED headlights,running lights and stop lights, I'm wondering about the
need to convert from a generator at all.
I confess that running to work for a week in the dark on the generator with top
down, headlights and heater blaring, I had to manually recharge the battery.
With LED lights, I'm thinking the generator can keep up?
More of a question, really.
Terry Smith, '59 TR3A TS 58667
New Hampshire
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ljung Madison" <team.net@daveola.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 5:50:01 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] alternator conversion in a tr3
Dave Hammond writes:
> I have converted to a alternator using a GM alternator in my tr3. I find
> that they are a PIA because of their size. I cannot install/remove without
> removing the front carb. Has anyone used another alternator that is smaller?
Most alternator conversions I have heard about involve the Delco 10SI,
though I couldn't figure out how to make the wide body fit until I
found an alternator conversion from Power British (now gone). Info on my
conversion is here:
http://triumph.daveola.com/Album/Alternator-Conversion/
I don't remember having to remove the carbs to get the alternator out, but
part of that is because I barely ever have to pull the alternator, whereas
that damn generator would fry every year or so.
The difference in cost and maintenance is enormous, I recommend switching
to an alternator as one of the best upgrades for a TR.
Dave
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