[Spridgets] Alternator Project

[Howie]

I've been considering doing this to my Bugeye. Can you explain the benefits
before I give it further consideration?

Thanks,
Howard Collins

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On Jul 10, 2012, at 4:33 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> I just finished a "generator to alternator" conversion on my 1966 Austin
Healey Sprite. I took pics along the way showing the brackets I fabricated and
modifications to the alternator and voltage regulator. I used the VR as a
terminal block.
>
> My philosophy along the way was to make mods to the alternator and not make
mods to the Sprite - like not shaving away the mounting bracket on the water
pump to get the belt in proper alignment. So all my mods can easily be
"undone" if I or a new owner should want to go back to a generator. (why?)
>
> I also updated my wiring diagram to show the new wiring with the alternator
(and relays I added in my last project). A pic of the wiring diagram is
included.
>
> The pics are at my Flickr album at the URL below.
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006@N07/sets/ ------------------------
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