[TR] [Spits] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire

[David LaChance]

Harve, I had this noise in my Spitfire -- it was the composite fan/pulley,
rubbing against the alternator housing. If you have one of these composite
pulleys, check the back of the alternator fan blades to see if they've been
ground down at all. Mine had become off-kilter because it had cracked; shortly
after I discovered the problem, it self-destructed in spectacular fashion,
depriving me of not only an alternator, but a coolant pump too. The cure was a
new alternator with a metal fan/pulley assembly.

Dave LaChance

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Subject: Re: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire



My suggestionis to do the Bosche conversion.  It is both electronically and
mechanically a direct swap.  The only thing that might be different is a
different size belt.

It is for a 78-80 Ford Fiesta.

Not only will it cure the noise but it will generate a full 55 amps to power
any sort of accessories that you choose to install.

Joe
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Subject: [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire


> Greetings....
>
> I have a very noisy alternator in my 1978 Spitfire. Almost a "klanging"
> sort of noise!  The "noise" seems to increase as RPM's increase.
>
> Heard the noise and have isolated it (by hand and ear) to the alternator.
>
> The belt is adjusted properly.
>
> All bolts are tight.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Many tks all suggestions!
>
> Harve
>
>
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