Re: TR250 Alternator (Lucas 15AC)

[RICHARD.JACKSON@NENE.AC.UK]

>Hi, folks. My turn to ASK the question. CD4300L stopped by the house a
>few minutes ago with a very noisy-sounding alternator. Those of you near
>and dear to the TR250 might recall that this is a 15AC alternator, the
>one with the separate regulator. BTW, the one on this car is the
>original, judging by the April 1968 date code on the alternator.

>Are these serviceable without great difficulty? The electrical output
>seems fine, but the noise output would indicate a rapidly failing bearing
>or bushing. Is this something a local electrical shop could repair/overhaul?

Are you sure it isn't the pulley nut just worked loose, I had this happen once
and it scared the crap outta me, thought it was holiday(vacation) time for a
con-rod or something!!! :-)

Rich

ps, I have averted my gaze o' great one!!! :-)