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Re: generator alternator swap

To: Quest <mooca.e@home.com>
Subject: Re: generator alternator swap
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:52:44 -0400
Cc: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <00ec01c0fdbd$493b1930$31400b18@cc704294a>
Quest wrote:

> I have acquired an alternator from a 1972 - 1980 car. The problems are
> 
>   1.. When driving with the lights and stereo on lack of power and the >    
>battery goes flat

Lack of power meaning electric power? Go for the alt.

>   2.. Do I need a new bracket for the installation

Yes, maybe not if you are using a Lucas alternator.

>   3.. Do I need to change it to negative ground 

Yes, all alternators are negative ground.

>   4.. Will it make a deference

Your stereo should be - ground already, switch the wires on the coil,
It's converted. (cable tach correct?)


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