With the alternator physically against the block I still don't have the
room.
Rolf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hancock, Ashley P" <aph9484@glaxowellcome.co.uk>
To: "'Rolf Beuttenmuller'" <rolf@bnl.gov>; "tvr" <tvr@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 8:41 AM
Subject: RE: Alternator replacement
> Rolf,
>
> I am about to do a dynamo/alternator swap on my 1968 Vixen S1. I have
taken
> a Bosch K1/55amp unit from a Mk11 Ford Escort. This seems to be very
compact
> but then I don't have the same problem with the steering column that you
> have. Can you not use a shorter belt and rotate the alternator closer to
the
> engine block?
>
> Ash
>
> Ashley Hancock
> Discovery Chemistry 3
> Glaxo Wellcome R&D Ltd
> Stevenage
> 782-3639
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rolf Beuttenmuller [SMTP:rolf@bnl.gov]
> > Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 2:36 AM
> > To: tvr
> > Cc: TVR Mailing List
> > Subject: Alternator replacement
> >
> > Hi all;
> >
> > Since I am completely re-wireing my 1970 Vixen (1600 GT Motor) I want to
> > replace the alternator with a more modern higher output unit.
> > Originaly it had a generator, which I later replaced with a Triumph
single
> > wire alternator ( 30 amp output)
> > I just recieved a new alternator ( GM single wire that puts out 60 amps
at
> > idle, a tad overkill) but the problem is that it is too big and won't
fit
> > in
> > the original location, it interferes with the steering column.
> >
> > Does any one have any suggestions as to what I could use, or do I have
to
> > go
> > back to the smaller Triumph unit.?
> >
> > On the subject of Bonnet hinging is a "Rose Joint" the British
equivalent
> > of
> > the US "Rod End ". A bearing mounted on the end of a threaded shaft.? I
> > have
> > that setup, it works very well but I find that I have to replace the
joint
> > every few years because the vibration really loosens up the joint. The
> > ones
> > I use were too small to have grease fittings.
> >
> >
> > Rolf
> > 1970 Vixen S2 LVX16984
> >
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