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Subject: [TR] generator vs alternator
From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 13:25:10 +0000
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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">Recently picked up a 59 TR3 which has an alternator =
conversion.&nbsp; Since the engine was separate, I have no idea how well th=
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, wires connected (unlike the engine).&nbsp; how
 can I test it?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Are there wiring diagrams for this car with a genera=
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