- 1. [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: caddi5@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:25:27 +0000
- Hello List, I need some advice, I am thinking about converting original generator to an alternator on my 59 bn4 (actually I am ordering a new wiring harness and need to know before I order it) My car
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- 2. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Johnson" <bjsbj8@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:03:37 -0500
- Are you thinking of changing polarity as part of your plan? Most of the modern things: radios, gps, chargers and other plug in devices are positive ground, I beleive. Bob Johnson BJ8 ________________
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- 3. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Al Fuller" <al@bighealey.org>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:24:54 -0500
- I installed an alternator on my '62 BT-7, and am very happy with it. You asked for pros and cons, so here goes: CONS: - The car is no longer 'original'. This can be un-done, though, if you or a futu
- /html/healeys/2008-11/msg00157.html (9,375 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" <lists@brits-n-pieces.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:02:19 +0100
- you can install an alternator without converting. http://brits-n-pieces.com/shop/product_info.php/info/p7701 Best regards Eric --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:heale
- /html/healeys/2008-11/msg00168.html (7,834 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:15:15 -0800
- The advantage to a alternator is that it has a higher charge rate and will charge at idle. A generator will not cover the load at night when the engine is idling and the lights, wipers, and heater ar
- /html/healeys/2008-11/msg00185.html (8,984 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" <lists@brits-n-pieces.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:07:59 +0100
- Not necessarily, David. We have an alternator for positive earth cars in stock which looks exactly like a Lucas C45 generator. Eric Frenken Brits'n'Pieces http://brits-n-pieces.com ... As for polarit
- /html/healeys/2008-11/msg00190.html (7,954 bytes)
- 7. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Jody Kerr" <jodyfkerr@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:20:11 -0700
- And here I've been wondering what it would take to build an alternator inside of a generator housing. Dang. I wish you had one of those for my Studebaker. Then I could convert from 6 volt. Jody -- ht
- /html/healeys/2008-11/msg00191.html (9,487 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Healeys] alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" <lists@brits-n-pieces.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:31:40 +0100
- Jody, we're doing "one-offs" as well. If you're interested just send me pictures and we try to estimate the costs. Eric Frenken Brits'n'Pieces http://brits-n-pieces.com And here I've been wondering w
- /html/healeys/2008-11/msg00192.html (8,928 bytes)
- 9. [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:23:43 -0700
- When converting to Alternator, is it a simple "plug and play" or do you need to change/bypass the regulator? Thanks Paul --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-boun
- /html/healeys/2009-03/msg00540.html (8,443 bytes)
- 10. Re: [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:13:50 +0800
- Any alternator has its own internal regulator. You have to rewire (it's VERY simple). The MGA guru has a very good webpage on the conversion. I suggest a two wire alternator so that you can retain th
- /html/healeys/2009-03/msg00541.html (9,637 bytes)
- 11. Re: [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Ed's Shop" <shop@justbrits.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:40:24 -0600
- <<Any alternator has its own internal regulator.>> Wrong, Alan. Go visit Leece-Neville site. LOTS are SANS regulator<G>!! Ed PS: And they DO P/L for Big Three and others. ____________________________
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- 12. Re: [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:44:21 +0800
- Ok, let me clarify that statement: "Any alternator you will want to put on your car on a conversion will have its own regulator for ease of installation" Happy now Ed? Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On
- /html/healeys/2009-03/msg00550.html (7,560 bytes)
- 13. Re: [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Rick Neville <healeyrick@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:46:11 -0700 (PDT)
- I found these to be the best Healey-specific directions regarding the http://tinyurl.com/c4q2y9 Happy Healeying, Rick -- On Mon, 3/23/09, PG <britishcars@shaw.ca> wrote: From: PG <britishcars@shaw.ca
- /html/healeys/2009-03/msg00554.html (9,763 bytes)
- 14. Re: [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Ed's Shop" <shop@justbrits.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:02:16 -0600
- <<I found these to be the best Healey-specific directions regarding the changeover: http://tinyurl.com/c4q2y9 Happy Healeying,>> So Alan, wanna try to RE-word.... <<Ok, let me clarify that statement
- /html/healeys/2009-03/msg00557.html (7,765 bytes)
- 15. Re: [Healeys] Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Awgertoo@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:28:02 EDT
- I'm not sure to what on that site Ed is referring but I have a 75 amp Prestolite/Leece-Neville alternator installed on the 100 that has the regulator mounted ON IT (versus inside). I selected this un
- /html/healeys/2009-03/msg00558.html (8,801 bytes)
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