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Re: replacing lucas generator w/ lucas alternator on a 1275?

To: Dave <dgfox@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: replacing lucas generator w/ lucas alternator on a 1275?
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 06:24:58 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <3f.96428d9.26d594c7@cs.com> <000a01c00d6e$59679c60$0200000a@uswest.net> <39A482AF.334157E6@digitex.net> <002701c00d81$248aeac0$0200000a@uswest.net>
With the pulley facing you and the mounting ears straight up, the right
connector is where the brown/yellow wire goes. The other two don't matter as
they both hook up at the same place. Brad

Dave wrote:

> arrgh! I didn't get the plug!
> The rear of the alternator has a plastic housing with 3 spade type plugs
> stacked on top of each other.
> I can change the fittings on the end of my existing wires to fit the spades.
> So does someone know which spade is for which wire?
>
> I didn't get the adjuster bracket either. Is this different from the
> generator type?
>
> Thanks again,
> Dave
> '67 Midget
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brad Fornal <toyman@digitex.net>
> To: Dave <dgfox@uswest.net>
> Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 7:04 PM
> Subject: Re: replacing lucas generator w/ lucas alternator on a 1275?
>
> > Did you get the plug with the three wires with the alternator? The two
> brown
> > wires go to the solenoid on the lug that the battery hooks to. The brown
> with
> > the yellow tracer plugs into the original brown with yellow tracer. That's
> > it............
> > If I am wrong, the list will let me know. BUT, I have been running my 65
> with an
> > alternator for 5 years so far, so if I am wrong, the car doesn't know
> > it...........
> >
> > Dave wrote:
> >
> > > I intend to replace the generator in my '67 Midget (1275) with a lucas
> > > alternator (from a 1275) that I got used.
> > > (this will work, won't it?)
> > > Can anybody tell mee which wires go where?
> > > I'm headed out to the garage right now to try and figure it out, but I
> > > thought I'd ask too see if someone could make it easier for me. ;-)
> > >
> > > thanks in advance,
> > > Dave
> > > '67 midget
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <DLancer7676@cs.com>
> > > To: <transmancat@bbnow.net>; <PAsgeirsson@compuserve.com>;
> > > <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 1:57 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Good News! No LBC
> > >
> > > > In a message dated 8/23/2000 12:37:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > > transmancat@bbnow.net writes:
> > > >
> > > > << So from this magazine we now have proof that we have been propping
> up
> > > those
> > > >  bars for all these years just trying to get healthy. I kept telling
> them
> > > >  that, but they did not believe me! It had nothing to do with alcohol,
> > > good
> > > >  times, relaxation, fun, frolics or even social behavior, It was and
> is
> > > >  another healthy thing to do. Go for it guys and gals! Another pint of
> > > those
> > > >  health pills landlord! >>
> > > >
> > > > That puts Kevin V. in the realm of public health, what with his clever
> > > > 10-cent beer machine!!!  8^)  Opens up a whole new world of
> possibilities,
> > > > doesn't it Kev?  Expect to see you in a white frock and a stethoscope
> hung
> > > > smartly around the neck next party.
> > > >
> > > > --David C.
> > > >
> >
> >


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