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I just swapped in an new Delco style 71273 unit. It fits easily on the LH
side and actually provides more belt adjustment room. Two problems, however:
1. I don't have the insulating plug so my wire connectors go directly to
the blades on the unit. I've used #10 wire, which worked fine on the old
Lucas 18ACR. Now, however, that wire gets very hot, and think it might be
good idea to put a fuse in that run, which goes directly from alternator to
starter. I suppose the higher amperage requires a heavier wire.
2. The new unit makes a loud unacceptable whistle when running up to 3M
RPMs or so. I've tired different belt tensions to no effect. Can I expect
this to dissipate with usage?
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
John Howard
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div><div><div><div>I just swapped in an new Delco style 7=
1273 unit. It fits easily on the LH side and actually provides more belt ad=
justment room. Two problems, however:<br><br></div>1. I don't have the =
insulating plug so my wire connectors go directly to the blades on the unit=
. I've used #10 wire, which worked fine on the old Lucas 18ACR. Now, ho=
wever, that wire gets very hot, and think it might be good idea to put a fu=
se in that run, which goes directly from alternator to starter. I suppose t=
he higher amperage requires a heavier wire. <br><br></div>2. The new unit m=
akes a loud=C2=A0 unacceptable whistle when running up to 3M RPMs or so. I&=
#39;ve tired different belt tensions to no effect.=C2=A0 Can I expect this =
to dissipate with usage? <br><br></div>Any thoughts greatly appreciated.<br=
><br></div>John Howard<br><div><div><div><div><br></div></div></div></div><=
/div>
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