Rick,
There are articles about installing a 63 Amp GM alternator on your car on
311s.org. I have a detailed description of my installation on the TECH page
of datsun2000.com. This is a very good modification. Especially if you are
thinking about adding a modern radio or headlights that draw more power from
the battery. The original alternator is just enough for the car. The GM
gives you all kinds of room to add current devouring devices.
I purchased my alternator from a wrecking yard for $20.00 and probably spent
more than that for the inline fuse holder and other misc. stuff. In the end
I sacrificed one of my wife's nylon cutting boards to make a fuse and relay
mounting panel under the hood, and a mount for the alarm and audip power amp
in the trunk. The relays are for headlight wiring upgrades. When I made
the insulated mounting panels I included a 1/4" stud to act as a post to
make all of the electrical connections, both under the hood and in the
trunk.
Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
http://www.nowroc.org
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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+tom=datsun2000.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+tom=datsun2000.com@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of rick celis
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 3:18 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Alternator w/ regulator
Hello everyone,
I'm having electrical problems with my 70 1600 where the battery isn't being
recharged. I had my alternator rebuilt and the regulator changed and was
working good for about 2 months then died. I had the alternator tested and
it is only putting out 12.3 volts or so at idle and does not reach 13.5
until about 2700 rpm. I figure it is a bad rebuild or faulty regulator. I
would rather get a stronger alternator with a built in regulator but don't
know of any. Does anyone know of any that will fit with minor or no
modification? Also what do they go for?
Thank You
Rick Celi70 1600
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