[Tigers] alternator install

[Clyde Mclaughlin]

Not the first one of these I have seen, very easy, line up what ever unit
you pick, suggest single wire, and make spacers..only down side is the
weight of the stock bracket

On Wed, Oct 30, 2024, 9:20 PM Jim via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I’ve sold over 300 ‘Jaeger’ branded voltmeters in both early and late
> style for quite a bit less than S.S. … mostly to guys doing the alternator
> swaps
> I used the stock ears on the motor to do a swap on my Sprite. The only
> issue on the mounting is some alternators will have their mount inline with
> the front bracket ear so need one that will mount behind (offset) that ear…
> then use that long bolt and cut tubing shims as needed.  Most alt’s have
> built in regulator so the wiring needs to be sorted also. I prefer the
> 3-wire alt’s as you can keep the dash light function
>
> Jim
> B382000446LRXFE
>
> Sent from my ShoePhone
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>
> On Oct 30, 2024, at 1:34 PM, Jay Laifman <jay.laifman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> 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:
>>
>> 
>>
>> 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> *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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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>
>> *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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Different strokes...  This one should work ok.
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 5:17 PM Ron Fraser <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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