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I would take it to a local shop and have them test it - but that's just me.
An alternator is a significant upgrade (you can have lights and wipers on a=
t the same time), but it will require different pulleys if it is a narrow b=
elt.
I thought most alternator conversions were negative ground, but I may be wr=
ong. You can also stick with the generator and convert to negative ground =
for radios and other more modern electrical appliances.
Not sure about the reference to LEDs: my understanding is that there real=
ly is no LED alternative for the dash warning lights.
Andrew Uprichard
Jackson, Michigan
From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of dave northrup
Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:25 AM
To: triumph list list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] generator vs alternator
Recently picked up a 59 TR3 which has an alternator conversion. Since the =
engine was separate, I have no idea how well the generator works or if at a=
ll. It is still in the engine compartment, wires connected (unlike the eng=
ine). how can I test it?
Given the current availability of LED lights, and since I have no interest =
in installing a radio, should I try to keep the current setup (little joke =
there) or go back to a generator?
Are there wiring diagrams for this car with a generator?
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:"Times New Roman&quo=
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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:"Times New Roman&quo=
t;,serif;color:#1F497D">I thought most alternator conversions were negative=
ground, but I may be wrong. You can also stick with the generator an=
d convert to negative ground for radios and other more
modern electrical appliances.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:"Times New Roman&quo=
t;,serif;color:#1F497D">Not sure about the reference to LEDs: my unde=
rstanding is that there really is no LED alternative for the dash war=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.tea=
m.net> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>dave northrup<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:25 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> triumph list list <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [TR] generator vs alternator<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Recently picked up a 59 TR3 which has an alternator =
conversion. Since the engine was separate, I have no idea how well th=
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, wires connected (unlike the engine). how
can I test it?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Given the current availability of LED lights, and si=
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ent setup (little joke there) or go back to a generator?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Are there wiring diagrams for this car with a genera=
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