Tom Shirley wrote:
>
> JWidell625@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I missed the GM alternator conversion wiring discussion. Can someone fill me
> > in, as I may replace the anemic 40 amp Prince of Darkness model in my 77B.
> > Thanks to all.
> > Safety Fast, Joel Widell
>
> Hi Joel and Fellow MG nuts,
>
> I received these instructions from Dan Masters of Alcoa TN. It was a
> very somple installation. Took three tries making a nice looking bracket
> and adjusting fixture, but the installation is complete and everything
> works. The wiring is REALLY EASY.Dan's instructions follow
>
> <Wiring instructions couldn't be simpler. On the side of the unit, you
> will find two recessed terminals, and on the back, there is one large
> screw terminal. The plug you get will have two wires coming from it, and
> will only fit in the slot one way. Just connect the brown/yellow wire
> (the small one) that now goes to your alternator to the plug wire that
> goes to terminal 1, and connect the wire from the plug terminal 2 to
> the screw terminal on the back. The large brown wire also goes to this
> screw terminal. That's all there is to it.>
>
> Just ask for the 63 amp alternator at any auto parts store. I bought
> mine at Advance and it was $26. Good luck!
>
> Tom Shirley
> Sale Creek, TN
> 71 MG Midget
> 72 Datssun 510 (the race car)
I forgot to add to the post that you need to buy the connector Dan is
talking about. It costs about $2 and is for a GM alternator (of course).
Tom
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