[TR] Alternator?

[ptegler]

now THAT is an excellent source (price)  Joe!
tnx

ptegler

On 11/11/2015 6:45 PM, Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Anybody considering this alternator would do well to check out this link.
>
> http://www.tucsonalternator.com/PartDetails.aspx?IDNum=43217
>
> Joe
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> *From:*Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of 
> *ptegler
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2015 4:42 PM
> *To:* Dean Mericas; triumphs at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] Alternator?
>
> Consider a Bosch Alternator...uses t he original Lucas 3 pin connector 
> and has the mount ears i nthe correct clocked positions!
> an example
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-TR6-TR8-TR250-SPITFIRE-Alternator-Generator-Bosch-55-Amp-/281799771057
>
> ptegler
>
> On 11/11/2015 3:27 PM, Dean Mericas wrote:
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>> Ten or 12 years ago I put together a conversion kit based on various 
>> instructions I found on the web. Do a search on "Replacing generator 
>> with a GM alternator in a Triumph" and you'll find several variations 
>> of how to accomplish the job.
>>
>> The key components are a Delco 10Si alternator (used on roughly a 
>> billion GM products and available anywhere) and a wide pulley that I 
>> got from an agricultural machinery supplier. The alternator required 
>> some trimming of the mounting boss to get the belt alignment right, 
>> but its very simple. I directly wired the alternator output to the 
>> battery via a heavy duty fuse hidden inside the gutted voltage 
>> regulator case to avoid any issues with stressing out the wiring 
>> harness. I also recall installing a resistor in parallel on the 
>> generator light to get the alternator to kick in at a lower RPM.
>>
>> It works great and is completely reversible if a future owner ever 
>> wants to experience life with a 19 amp generator.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Dean
>> 1964 TR4 / 1963 Mk2 3.8 / 1974 2000GTV
>>
>> On 11/11/2015 1:00 PM, triumphs-request at autox.team.net 
>> <mailto:triumphs-request at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:14:27 -0500
>>> From: David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> <mailto:forzion7 at gmail.com>
>>> To: New England Triumphs <net at newenglandtriumphs.org> 
>>> <mailto:net at newenglandtriumphs.org>, TR3 Triumphs
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>>> Hey all ~
>>> I know we've been down this road numbers of times but I was 
>>> wondering if,
>>> among those who have converted to the use of an alternator, is there a
>>> model
>>> someone can recommend? Since some folks ask ****why**, I anticipate 
>>> adding
>>> electrical loads with various electrical needs and yes, I'd like to
>>> consider
>>> use of LED headlamps. Seems like the Moss conversion kit (130-058) is
>>> somewhat pricey, being north of $300.
>>> http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=%20107952
>>> Thanks!
>>> Dave Friedlander
>>
>>
>>
>>
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