[TR] alternator conversion in a tr3

[terryrs at comcast.net]

Just as an alternative thought, I recently switched to the LED headlights Randall mentioned.  (Hopefully they'll pick up the next deer before before before I run into it!)

With LED headlights,running lights and stop lights, I'm wondering about the need to convert from a generator at all.

I confess that running to work for a week in the dark on the generator with top down, headlights and heater blaring, I had to manually recharge the battery.  With LED lights, I'm thinking the generator can keep up?

More of a question, really.

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A  TS 58667
New Hampshire

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ljung Madison" <team.net at daveola.com>
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 5:50:01 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] alternator conversion in a tr3

Dave Hammond writes:
> I have converted to a  alternator using a GM alternator in my tr3. I find
> that they are a PIA because of their size. I cannot install/remove without
> removing the front carb. Has anyone used another alternator that is smaller?

Most alternator conversions I have heard about involve the Delco 10SI,
though I couldn't figure out how to make the wide body fit until I
found an alternator conversion from Power British (now gone).  Info on my
conversion is here:

http://triumph.daveola.com/Album/Alternator-Conversion/

I don't remember having to remove the carbs to get the alternator out, but
part of that is because I barely ever have to pull the alternator, whereas
that damn generator would fry every year or so.

The difference in cost and maintenance is enormous, I recommend switching
to an alternator as one of the best upgrades for a TR.

Dave

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