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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">The dynamo look-a-like alternators seem
to have a bad reputation on reliability and probably do not
deliver what they promise. You are fitting a non-standard item
anyway so why not fit fit a tried and tested Lucas ACR../100 or AC
Delco unit and be frank about it. You can do away with the
regulator or use it as a junction box. Do not forget to upgrade
your wiring, which would be a good thing to do anyway, the 50+
year old harness is most likely very tired, messed about with and
prone to overheating/fire in various areas. At the least replace
the wiring from the alternator to the battery with wiring that can
handle twice the original current. It is also a good idea to
increase the rating of the wiring of the headlamps, aux. lights,
blower, and wipers. The average voltage will increase to about
14,5-15V thus there will be slightly more current.<br>
Kees Oudesluijs<br>
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Op 30-4-2017 om 19:54 schreef Simon Lachlan:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">My nephew’s generator issues may resolve
themselves soon. May…….</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We may look at replacing the C42 in his BJ8
with an alternator, one of the generator lookalikes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dynalite is one of the names I’ve come
across, as sold by Holden’s. The Usual Suspects don’t seem to
give their lookalikes their brand names.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anyhow, I know this topic came up a few
months back, but I wasn’t interested then! So:-</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Does anyone have experience of these
things?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Is any brand better than another??</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Etcetc.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Holden’s claim 45amps for theirs. AHSpares
claim 50amps. A BJ8’s C42 generator kicks out 30amps max. It
seems that one does need the BIG fuse in the Dummy Control
Box. When I put in my alternator, a Lucas ACR, I put in an
extra cable to carry the extra amps…….apparently if the
alternator is really belting out the amps, the old wiring is a
bit marginal.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any other thoughts? </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kind advice to the effect that putting more
modern electrics in our old bangers is streng verboten is
unnecessary at this time.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Simon</p>
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