[6pack] lucas alternator upgrade

[Robert Lang]

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008, Navarrette, Vance wrote:

> 	What would probably be easier is go to NAPA and get a rebuilt
> alternator for your car for a 1976 TR6. The amount of current kept going
> up through the model years, even though the externals remained the same.

Actually, this is not entirely accurate. I believe the early cars had 
Lucas ACR17 and Lucas ACR18 alternators (and some even had Delco!)

But if you ask for an ACR35, that would be a reasonable strategy.

I do recall that the ACR18 had a lot higher output than the 17, but it's 
not "modern levels" of output by any stretch.

> 	This assumes that youhave an earlier TR6. A rebuilt is about $90
> at my local parts store. You can verify the current rating with your
> parts man. And yes, Lucas alternators are available through most parts
> places, as they were put on a variety of English cars (Jag, MG, Triumph,
> Land Rover, etc).
> 	The core charge was a whopping $1 at my parts store. Guess they
> don't need too many cores for rebuilding.
>
> 	Vance

regards,
rml
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