[TR] TR6 Alternator conversion

[Al Salvatore]

The Delco unit looks exactly like the Bosche unit.

Al


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: "'Jeff Nathanson'" <jeffn at msystech.com>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:25 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 Alternator conversion


> Oddly enough, my usual sources don't list it any more.  Maybe the 
> rebuilders
> quit doing them for some reason?
>
> However, I believe this is a Delco equivalent:
> http://tinyurl.com/6rt5dkm
> (As noted, you may have to move over the pulley from your Lucas)
>
> But since you are going to have to modify your 5-wire hookup anyway, going
> with a more common alternator might be the best idea.  That way you'll get 
> a
> bolted main connection (I don't trust those quick connects at high 
> currents,
> seen too many of them get hot and fail), and replacements available at any
> corner FLAPS.
>
> -- Randall
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