[Tigers] alternator install

[Ron Fraser]

I have only seen pictures of an alternator mounted on the Tiger generator bracket.

I have not found any detailed description of the install.

I do not have parts available to investigate this install myself.

 

My hope was that my original message would reach someone who has done this install and share info or someone willing to invest their time on this particular install.

 

As I stated, this is a very interesting alternator install but we need some install documentation so others might follow.

 

Ron Fraser

 

 

 

From: M Lafayette <coolvt at aol.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:32 PM
To: rfraser at bluefrog.com; tsmit at shaw.ca
Cc: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] alternator install

 

Can we get more of a close up on how it's installed?


In a message dated 10/30/2024 4:02:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com>  writes: 

 

Thank you Theo

 

I just checked Rock Auto.com <http://Auto.com>  – the 50 amp has an external regulator, the 55 amp has an internal regulator.

 

Ron Fraser

 

From: Theo Smit <tsmit at shaw.ca <mailto:tsmit at shaw.ca> > 
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 3:18 PM
To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com> >
Cc: Gary Winblad <winbladgary at gmail.com <mailto:winbladgary at gmail.com> >; tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> 
Subject: Re: [Tigers] alternator install

 

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 <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> > wrote:

 

The 1982 and earlier Toyota Alternator looks promising.

No guarantee

I do not have parts on hand to investigate this install.

Ron Fraser

 

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto: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 <mailto:winbladgary at gmail.com> >
Cc: tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> 
Subject: Re: [Tigers] alternator install

 

I have no details about this install, thus my ask.

 

Here are my observations:

 

Not sure about what alternator is used.

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

 

 

From: Gary Winblad <winbladgary at gmail.com <mailto:winbladgary at gmail.com> > 
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:36 PM
To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com> >
Cc: tigers at autox.team.net <mailto: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.

 

Different strokes...  This one should work ok.

Gary

 

 

On Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 5:17 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com> > wrote:

This is a very interesting Alternator install using the Tiger generator bracket.

 

Anyone have a detailed description of this install?

 

Ron Fraser

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