[TR] TR4 + alternator + headers

[Lee&John Howard]

I purchased one of those mini alternators and it's going to fit very
nicely. The trouble is I can't get the pulley off.  Is it a reverse thread?
If not, I'm certain I'm wrenching correctly....the generator pulley came
off promptly the same way.
What's the trick here?
John

On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Dave <dlhogye at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> 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_0329EngineInstal
>> lation0002.JPG
>>
>> http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2009_0329EngineInstal
>> lation0013.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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