[Tigers] alternator install

[Jay Laifman]

Note that there is a voltmeter out there that looks very much like the
correct gauge.  I got one, I think from Sunbeam Specialities.  Though it is
still in the box waiting.

On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 12:49 PM Theo Smit <tsmit at shaw.ca> wrote:

> I used that alternator (early 80's Toyota) in my first alternator
> conversion. It has an internal regulator which makes wiring it a breeze and
> it still has a light output compatible with the Tiger dash light indicator.
> I don't recall its rating off the top of my head but I think it is 55
> amps. So be careful if you have an ammeter because this thing can pin it.
> Theo
>
> On Oct 30, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Ron Fraser via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> The 1982 and earlier Toyota Alternator looks promising.
>
> No guarantee
>
> I do not have parts on hand to investigate this install.
>
> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Ron Fraser
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:49 AM
> *To:* 'Gary Winblad' <winbladgary at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* tigers at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] alternator install
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> I have no details about this install, thus my ask.
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> Here are my observations:
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> Not sure about what alternator is used.
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> Long bolt – 7/16” around 8.5” long
>
> 3 spacers – these will vary, depends on the Alternator
>
> The adjustment arm is not showing – original arm might work
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Gary Winblad <winbladgary at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:36 PM
> *To:* Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
> *Cc:* tigers at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] alternator install
>
>
>
> Stock Tiger heavy cast iron bracket, long bolt, Ford alternator, 3 custom
> spacers...
>
> wha la..  Tiger with a modern alternator conversion.
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> Different strokes...  This one should work ok.
>
> Gary
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> On Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 5:17 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
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> This is a very interesting Alternator install using the Tiger generator
> bracket.
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> Anyone have a detailed description of this install?
>
>
>
> Ron Fraser
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