[Mgs] Alternate alternator for 71 MGB? Now belt squeal.

[Bob Donahue]

I purchased the modified Delco-Remy CS130 from Paradise Parts, and it was a
pretty good fit after a little tinkering. I had to purchase a slightly longer
belt and file the slot in the tensioning arm a little longer. The new
alternator puts out a steady 14 volts, even at idle with the headlights on.
(Lucas never could do that!)

I'm having some trouble with belt squeal though. Belt dressing has mediated
the problem, but I'm afraid this is a temporary fix. My new belt is a Gates XL
7365. This is a V belt like the old one, but the taper of the V is wider. I'm
thinking that the belt doesn't exactly fit the profile of the pulleys. Can
anyone recommend a better belt?

Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd at comcast.net
Cars:       52 MGTD - #17639
               71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
Member:  NEMGTR #11470
               NAMGBR # 7-3336
               Hoosier MGB Club
               Olde Octagons of Indiana

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: timfboston at aol.com
  To: bobmgtd at comcast.net ; mgs at autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [Mgs] Alternate alternator for 71 MGB?


  I replaced my stock alternator with this one (Cs130).  Everything included
for an easy install.  One of the best improvements I made to my 1971 MGB

  http://www.mgccars.com/electrical-upgrades-for-you.html
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Bob Donahue <bobmgtd at comcast.net>
  To: mgs <mgs at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Wed, Nov 20, 2013 8:22 pm
  Subject: [Mgs] Alternate alternator for 71 MGB?


Lucas joking aside, I have not had good luck with their alternators, and now
I
need another. What are the non-Lucas alternatives? I'm more interested in
ease
of installation than cost.

Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd at comcast.net
Cars:       52 MGTD - #17639
               71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
Member:  NEMGTR #11470
               NAMGBR # 7-3336
               Hoosier MGB Club
               Olde Octagons of Indiana
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