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To: Jim <jim@island.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] alternator install
From: Clyde Mclaughlin <clydemclaughlin618@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:13:35 -0400
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Not the first one of these I have seen, very easy, line up what ever unit
you pick, suggest single wire, and make spacers..only down side is the
weight of the stock bracket

On Wed, Oct 30, 2024, 9:20=E2=80=AFPM Jim via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net=
> wrote:

> I=E2=80=99ve sold over 300 =E2=80=98Jaeger=E2=80=99 branded voltmeters in=
 both early and late
> style for quite a bit less than S.S. =E2=80=A6 mostly to guys doing the a=
lternator
> swaps
> I used the stock ears on the motor to do a swap on my Sprite. The only
> issue on the mounting is some alternators will have their mount inline wi=
th
> the front bracket ear so need one that will mount behind (offset) that ea=
r=E2=80=A6
> then use that long bolt and cut tubing shims as needed.  Most alt=E2=80=
=99s have
> built in regulator so the wiring needs to be sorted also. I prefer the
> 3-wire alt=E2=80=99s as you can keep the dash light function
>
> Jim
> B382000446LRXFE
>
> Sent from my ShoePhone
>
>
> On Oct 30, 2024, at 1:34=E2=80=AFPM, Jay Laifman <jay.laifman@gmail.com> =
wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF
> Note that there is a voltmeter out there that looks very much like the
> correct gauge.  I got one, I think from Sunbeam Specialities.  Though it =
is
> still in the box waiting.
>
> On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 12:49=E2=80=AFPM Theo Smit <tsmit@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> I used that alternator (early 80's Toyota) in my first alternator
>> conversion. It has an internal regulator which makes wiring it a breeze =
and
>> it still has a light output compatible with the Tiger dash light indicat=
or.
>> I don't recall its rating off the top of my head but I think it is 55
>> amps. So be careful if you have an ammeter because this thing can pin it=
.
>> Theo
>>
>> On Oct 30, 2024, at 12:21=E2=80=AFPM, Ron Fraser via Tigers <
>> tigers@autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> =EF=BB=BF
>>
>> The 1982 and earlier Toyota Alternator looks promising.
>>
>> No guarantee
>>
>> I do not have parts on hand to investigate this install.
>>
>> Ron Fraser
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces@autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Ron Fraser
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:49 AM
>> *To:* 'Gary Winblad' <winbladgary@gmail.com>
>> *Cc:* tigers@autox.team.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] alternator install
>>
>>
>>
>> I have no details about this install, thus my ask.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here are my observations:
>>
>>
>>
>> Not sure about what alternator is used.
>>
>> Long bolt =E2=80=93 7/16=E2=80=9D around 8.5=E2=80=9D long
>>
>> 3 spacers =E2=80=93 these will vary, depends on the Alternator
>>
>> The adjustment arm is not showing =E2=80=93 original arm might work
>>
>>
>>
>> Ron Fraser
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Gary Winblad <winbladgary@gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:36 PM
>> *To:* Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
>> *Cc:* tigers@autox.team.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] alternator install
>>
>>
>>
>> Stock Tiger heavy cast iron bracket, long bolt, Ford alternator, 3 custo=
m
>> spacers...
>>
>> wha la..  Tiger with a modern alternator conversion.
>>
>>
>>
>> Different strokes...  This one should work ok.
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 5:17=E2=80=AFPM Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com=
> wrote:
>>
>> This is a very interesting Alternator install using the Tiger generator
>> bracket.
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyone have a detailed description of this install?
>>
>>
>>
>> Ron Fraser
>>
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<p dir=3D"ltr"> Not the first one of these I have seen, very easy, line up =
what ever unit you pick, suggest single wire, and make spacers..only down s=
ide is the weight of the stock bracket</p>
<br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Wed=
, Oct 30, 2024, 9:20=E2=80=AFPM Jim via Tigers &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:tigers=
@autox.team.net">tigers@autox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote =
class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid=
;padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"auto">I=E2=80=99ve sold over 300 =E2=80=98Ja=
eger=E2=80=99 branded voltmeters in both early and late style for quite a b=
it less than S.S. =E2=80=A6 mostly to guys doing the alternator swaps=C2=A0=
<div>I used the stock ears on the motor to do a swap on my Sprite. The only=
 issue on the mounting is some alternators will have their mount inline wit=
h the front bracket ear so need one that will mount behind (offset) that ea=
r=E2=80=A6 then use that long bolt and cut tubing shims as needed.=C2=A0 Mo=
st alt=E2=80=99s have built in regulator so the wiring needs to be sorted a=
lso. I prefer the 3-wire alt=E2=80=99s as you can keep the dash light funct=
ion</div><div><br></div><div>Jim</div><div>B382000446LRXFE</div><div><br id=
=3D"m_5365196952407833262lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">=
Sent from my ShoePhone<div><br></div></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote=
 type=3D"cite">On Oct 30, 2024, at 1:34=E2=80=AFPM, Jay Laifman &lt;<a href=
=3D"mailto:jay.laifman@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">jay.=
laifman@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=
=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div dir=3D"ltr">Note that there is a v=
oltmeter=C2=A0out there that looks very much like the correct gauge.=C2=A0 =
I got one, I think from Sunbeam Specialities.=C2=A0 Though it is still in t=
he box waiting.</div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=
=3D"gmail_attr">On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 12:49=E2=80=AFPM Theo Smit &lt;<a h=
ref=3D"mailto:tsmit@shaw.ca"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">tsmit@sha=
w.ca</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"mar=
gin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-=
left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D=
"ltr"></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I used that alternator (early 80&#39;s Toyota)=
 in my first alternator conversion. It has an internal regulator which make=
s wiring it a breeze and it still has a light output compatible with the Ti=
ger dash light indicator.=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D"ltr">I don&#39;t recall it=
s rating off the top of my head but I think it is 55 amps. So be careful if=
 you have an ammeter because this thing can pin it.=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">Theo</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Oct 30, 20=
24, at 12:21=E2=80=AFPM, Ron Fraser via Tigers &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:tigers=
@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">tigers@autox.team.net=
</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div di=
r=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">The 1982 and earlier Toyota =
Alternator looks promising.<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">No guar=
antee <u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I do not have parts on hand =
to investigate this install.<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Ron Fr=
aser<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><=
div style=3D"border-width:1pt medium medium;border-style:solid none none;bo=
rder-color:rgb(225,225,225) currentcolor currentcolor;padding:3pt 0in 0in">=
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Tigers &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:tigers-bou=
nces@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">tigers-bounces@au=
tox.team.net</a>&gt; <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ron Fraser<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesd=
ay, October 30, 2024 10:49 AM<br><b>To:</b> &#39;Gary Winblad&#39; &lt;<a h=
ref=3D"mailto:winbladgary@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">w=
inbladgary@gmail.com</a>&gt;<br><b>Cc:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:tigers@autox.t=
eam.net" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">tigers@autox.team.net</a><br>=
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tigers] alternator install<u></u><u></u></p></div></di=
v><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I h=
ave no details about this install, thus my ask.<u></u><u></u></p><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Here are my o=
bservations:<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></=
p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Not sure about what alternator is used.<u></u><u><=
/u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Long bolt =E2=80=93 7/16=E2=80=9D around 8.5=
=E2=80=9D long<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">3 spacers =E2=80=93 =
these will vary, depends on the Alternator<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"Mso=
Normal">The adjustment arm is not showing =E2=80=93 original arm might work=
<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal">Ron Fraser<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=
=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Gary Winblad &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:winbladgary@gma=
il.com" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">winbladgary@gmail.com</a>&gt; =
<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:36 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ron Frase=
r &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:rfraser@bluefrog.com"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"nore=
ferrer">rfraser@bluefrog.com</a>&gt;<br><b>Cc:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:tigers=
@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">tigers@autox.team.net=
</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tigers] alternator install<u></u><u></u></p><p=
 class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l">Stock Tiger heavy cast iron bracket, long bolt, Ford alternator, 3 custo=
m spacers...<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">wha la..=C2=
=A0 Tiger with a modern alternator conversion.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div>=
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNo=
rmal">Different strokes...=C2=A0 This one should work ok.<u></u><u></u></p>=
</div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Gary<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><=
u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Tue, Oct 29, 202=
4 at 5:17=E2=80=AFPM Ron Fraser &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:rfraser@bluefrog.com"=
 target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">rfraser@bluefrog.com</a>&gt; wrote:<u=
></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style=3D"border-width:medium medium mediu=
m 1pt;border-style:none none none solid;border-color:currentcolor currentco=
lor currentcolor rgb(204,204,204);padding:0in 0in 0in 6pt;margin:5pt 0in 5p=
t 4.8pt"><div><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">This is a very interesting A=
lternator install using the Tiger generator bracket.<u></u><u></u></p><p cl=
ass=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Anyone hav=
e a detailed description of this install?<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoN=
ormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Ron Fraser<u></u><u><=
/u></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12pt">____=
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