[TR] Lucas alternator

[Anthony Rhodes]

I think that those "stealth" alternators are over-rated both literally and figuratively.  

With their poor ventilation, I don't see how they can manage their rated output on a continuous basis.The saving grace for this, is that these "35 amp" alternators are being used and systems that generally will have a peak demand of no more than 20-21 amps.

I think a properly maintained stock generator is perfectly well suited to a stock set up in the TR 2-4A cars. 

If you have additional power-hungry ancillaries, then a real alternator that LOOKS like a real alternator will probably function better and live longer than the stealth units.

-Tony

Sent from my 1837 Babbage Analytical Engine

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> Date: Fri, 3 May 2019 23:02:51 +0000
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> Sounds to me like its time to drive your 3A instead Ed!  But yes, I think if you only are getting 11.5 volts at the battery your alternator is dead.  I just replaced one of those alternators that look like a Lucas generator on my TR4 and it had the same symptoms - only got 500 miles out of it before the heat cooked it.
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