[Tigers] MKII Alternator

[steve wick]

I would also consider changing the wiring harness between the alternator and the voltage regulator/ battery, if you go to a bigger alternator, or at least make sure the "battery" wire is the same gauge as a new one, and in good shape. That extra amperage charging the battery flowing through a to small wire will generate heat, possibly melting the wire.


Steve


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From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Tony Lang via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:20 PM
To: Richard; Tiger List
Subject: Re: [Tigers] MKII Alternator

The 55 amp will not do more that recharge your battery faster, give you the ability to add accessories if you want, like AC, driving lights, old style as newer ones use LED I would think. My guess is you have a bad diode or the internal regulator is bad. I would have the alternator you own rebuilt. BUT that is me. If you don't care about the cost of new vs. rebuilt, buy a new one. Just my 2 cents.
Tony Lang (TtT)


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From: Richard via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
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Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:37 PM
Subject: [Tigers] MKII Alternator

The alternator on the MKII needs to be replaced, my workshop manual says the original was a 38 amp, the one on the car is a 55 amp.  Is the 55 Amp ok, or should I look for a lower Amp alternator?

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