[TR] TR4 + alternator + headers

[Dave]

I installed a mini alternator very similar to Randall's setup.  I think the units with double lugs on the pivot side are are sturdier for longevity and adjustment. 
I think mine is a S10 or Geo unit.  It is an, (NSA ALT-5021).  60 amp.
I modified the mount that bolts to the block to fit it nicely with minimal spacers, but Randall made the install pretty simple.  Nice work. 

Dave H.

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> On Jan 19, 2017, at 10:09 AM, Lee&John Howard <leejohn7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Tony, Randall and Andrew:
> 
> 
> Thank you for your very helpful replies.
> 
> I'm inclined to the late 70's Chevy option, easily available at my O'Reilly's.  It and the Suzuki's appear to have similar dimensions, altho hard to tell of course from website photos.  Anyway, I'll dry fit the Chevy first.
> 
> Tony: Any hints on how you modified the engine bracket to mount the single ear of the Chevy generator?
> 
> John
> 
>> On Wed, Jan 18, 2017 at 9:21 PM, Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com> wrote:
>> Found a couple of additional pics - main page here:
>> http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2008-9_Rebuild-Engine_Installation.htm
>> 
>> Pics
>> http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2009_0329EngineInstallation0002.JPG
>> 
>> http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2009_0329EngineInstallation0013.JPG
>> 
>> Regards, Tony
>> 
>> At 11:16 PM 1/18/2017, Tony Drews wrote:
>>> I run a GM one wire deal (just use a jumper to make it a one wire setup) and it clears my headers.
>>> 
>>> http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/DSCN0577.JPG
>>> 
>>> Probably depends on the design of the headers on what fits.
>>> 
>>> One advantage is if it goes out, any auto parts store carries it.  Needed to make minor mods to the case so can't get core charge back.  Do late 70's Chevy pickup with v8 and I think Bob's your uncle for this setup.
>>> 
>>> Regards, Tony Drews
>>> 
>>> At 08:45 PM 1/18/2017, Lee&John Howard wrote:
>>>> Listers:
>>>> 
>>>> I am so done with the generator and control box ; time for the alternator conversion.
>>>> 
>>>> There is a nifty alternator inside what looks like the skin of theTR4 generator ( available at British Parts Northwest and other places, I presume) and I excitedly ordered one. It turns out to be a inch longer in circumference, enough so that it would not fit beside and beneath my headers. I think this would also be the case with the alternators ordinarily used in conversion.
>>>> 
>>>> So my question is : has someone with the TR3-4 engine with headers founds an alternator that fits?
>>>> 
>>>> Alternatively has anyone switched he position to the LH side?  That would be a neat solution.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>> 
>>>> John H
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