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Re: alternate alternators (1978 MGB)

To: ejrussell@mebtel.net
Subject: Re: alternate alternators (1978 MGB)
From: Bud Krueger <budkrueger@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 07:02:30 -0400
Eric,

      Look at http://www.britishwiring.com.  They have a Lucas 
alternator plug listed on page 17 of their catalog.  It might be the one 
that you need.  They're easy folks to deal with.

Bud Krueger
52TD

ejrussell@mebtel.net wrote:

>I have discovered I have two slightly different (Lucas) alternators for the 
>1978 MGB I'm trying to re-assemble.
>
>Style #1 (that came with the car) has 3 terminals - one large, central spade; 
>two smaller spades. Unfortunately, this alternator has a mounting lug broken 
>off.
>
>I saw a Lucas alternator on eBay, put in a low bid & won.
>
>Style #2 (from the eBay auction) also has 3 terminals - two large; one small.
>
>The plug on the harness in the car is for style #1. 
>
>Any ideas on interchangeabilty? 
>
>TIA
>Eric
>1960 MGA
>1978 MGB

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