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Re: larger alternator

To: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>, "Geoff Branch" <gjbranch@comcast.net>, "Spidgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: larger alternator
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 13:24:50 -0800
Organization: Morriservice
References: <5.0.2.1.2.20040121150442.0217f860@mailbag.com>
Try www.pprok.com.  No dash needed.

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From "Peter C." <nosimport at mailbag.com>
To: "Geoff Branch" <gjbranch@comcast.net>; "Spidgets"
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: larger alternator


> A very common conversion is to use a Bosch alternator that fits Ford
> Fiestas. They are 55 amps. The plug and mount are identical. Good import
> rebuilders offer them as an option.
>          One I recommend (and use) is Precision Parts and Remanufacturing.
> www.ppr-ok.com  They may list only the Midget by application. They're
> supplying the alternators without pulleys, but sell them separately. You
> can't use the Lucas pulley and fan on the Bosch.
>          The other swaps are to various Japanese vehicles, and all require
> some bracket fiddling.
>          Hope this helps.
>          Peter C.
>
> At 02:38 PM 1/21/2004, Geoff Branch wrote:
> >My Mini has the Lucas 16ACR alternator (Same as on a Spridget, 34A) in it
and
> >with the addition of a lot of lamps it can't keep up.  Lucas 11AC seems
to be
> >the same size, with 43A output.
> >
> >I know alternator swaps have been discussed, but the archives don't seem
to
> >have anything on outputs of various transplantable models.  Does anyone
have
> >any specifics?
> >
> >TIA
> >
> >Geoff Branch
> >'74 Meejit "Yellow Peril"
> >'72 Innocenti 1300 Mini






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