Glenn Mapes asked if an American alternator can be adapted to an MGB.
I have installed a Bosch alternator from a Ford Fiesta in my MGB.
Actually, it's a Bosch look-alike. I got it from BAP-GEON for a Ford
Fiesta and the mounting points are identical to a Lucas alternator.
There are, however, two items which may need adaptation: the wiring
connector and the pulley. The wiring connector is readily available from
any MGB mail order house. I use Seven Enterprises in Newport News.
The pulley can be adapted from an American press-on. Just go to
an alternator repair shop and mix/match until you come up with one that
works.
Charles E. Edwards, CPA
Virginia Beach, VA
cedwards@pinn.net
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