jello@ida.net wrote:
> Looked at your car's pictures. I think you have some bigger things to
> worry about.
I'm prepping it for the paint now, so have all the chromy bits off.
It's fairly rust-free, since it was in a garage for over 20 years. I
have a disc-braked wire-wheel rolling frame in a field near here and
plan to swap the rear axle and front suspension between the two.
> I am not familiar with the GM alternator conversion, BUT -
> to put in a late MGB alternator with an internal regulator is simple.
> Moss sells a bracket that will fit the back of the alternator (for $17).
> The front will fit the water pump housing and the standard distancing
> bracket. Since the MGA had a cable driven tach, you don't need to convert
> there (but you need to make sure your Magnette engine has the same set-
> up). Starter/solenoid don't need any change for polarity. Fuel pump may
> need a change - but you can get a cheap fuel pump at your local parts
> store - just ask for low pressure, moderate volume - they'll probably say
> it's a purolator pump or a facet pump. For wiring, it is simple, but if
> you want to use the standard regulator in place (for appearance) you can
> by simply using the right connections. Search the web (there's a british
> website about doing this), and ask Larry Hoy (he has done it). There are
> also several websites for the GM or a bosch conversion - Mounting is the
> same as for any MGB with a generator, so include MGB as well when you
> search.
Many thanks for this! I use a Facet pump on the Cooper S, along with a
pressure-regulator. I have the original Lucas pump on the A, but of
course it's not working. I'm used to fixing them, but suspect this one
will have a duff diaphragm, so will probably use the same setup as the
Cooper.
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