[Spits] High Beam Failure

[Joe Curry]

Yeah, but with the size and weight of that GM unit, it robs you of
performance and looks odd to boot, not to mention the fact that there is a
bunch of finagling to get it to fit.  Not so with the Bosch unit.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Parrott [mailto:parrotthead01 at comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 2:02 PM
To: 'Gary'; 'Joe Curry'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure

About 10 years ago, I replaced my Lucas Spit Alternator with an exchange
from Pep Boys.  Later, as I was driving home (with the radio and headlamps
on), I hit the turn signal to turn left onto the Truman Parkway.  My Spit
immediately died.  I upgraded to a single wire GM model.  No problems since.


Dan Parrott
Savannah, Ga
1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"
1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph"
1957 Chevy Bel Air "Mayflower"



-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 4:09 PM
To: 'Joe Curry'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] High Beam Failure

While checking out the Bosch unit I found Bosch lists (also found it at the
NAPA site) an alternator for the 78 Spit.  The Fiesta unit is shown as a 55
amp, the Spitfire 34 amp.

Given the choice, I think I'd opt for the Spit unit.  Is there any
advantage to 55 vs 34 amp?

-Gary



-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Curry [mailto:spitlist at cox.net]
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 11:55 PM
To: 'Gary'; 'Bill Gingerich'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure

Not only does this particular Bosch unit use the same plug as the Lucas
made
for Later Spits, but the mechanical mount and adjustment for the Lucas unit
work.  It is literally, "Plug and Play"

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 10:08 PM
To: 'Bill Gingerich'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] High Beam Failure

You mean like, plug and play, without playing with swapping plugs etc.?

The autoparts guy said the Delco could be a one wire installation, ignoring
the stock wiring all together.  B+ wire only.  But I don't think he's fully
aware of LBC issues.

I'll check out the Bosch unit.

Gary
WA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Gingerich [mailto:bill at gingerich.us]
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 8:28 PM
To: 'Gary Tash'; spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure

Another option is the Bosch unit (or similar) out of a 1978-1980 Ford
Fiesta.  A friend did it several years ago, and it was a bolt in
replacement.  All the mounting and wiring plug were correct.  Rock auto has
a compatible remanufactured unit for about $50.

BillG
Hastings, MN


-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary Tash
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 11:16 AM
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] High Beam Failure

I had the alternator/regulator tested and the guy says its within limits.
However, I understand that the Lucas is prone to intermittent overcharging.
And I was having a problem with the battery boiling on longer runs,
although
that seems to have subsided.  I'm thinking about replacing the alternator.

The auto electric guys says there is a new version that is more stable, for
the price of only one arm.  On the other hand, some have suggested swapping
in a GM/Delco.  But right now I'm thinking about a new one from Spitbits
(think I'll forgo a rebuilt this time). I don't know if the Spitbits
offering is an updated version or not.

Decisions . . .  But soon, have long road trip the end of them month.
-gary

>Subject: [Spits] High beam failure
>
>Burning out light bulbs can point to an alternator or regulator failure.
Basically the system voltage is too high.
>
>Edward Hamer
>Petaluma, CA
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