Frank
I had the 17ACR unit in my 2500S uprated to 18ACR specs when it needed to be
repaired. Output goes from 36 amps to 45 amps. The windings are a direct
fit. Any Lucas agent should have a set, probably second hand, but they will
work. The 18ACR was fitted to the Stag and also the later variants of the
Ford Mark 4 Cortina - probably others as well.
You will get vastly better output and the alternator looks just the same...
David Greed
1974 Stag Man O/D
1979 2500S Man O/D
Email: Home: greed@wave.co.nz
Work: david.greed@telecom.co.nz
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----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Biedermann <frank@ssabsa.sa.gov.au>
To: 'triumphs' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, 18 May 1999 18:30
Subject: Alternator for TR6
>
> After a 50 mile round trip at night with the TR6's lights, wipers,
> and heater on the other night the battery was dead. I suspect that
> the alternator is not keeping up with demand with the lights on, and
> especially with all the other accessories on as well, which is not
> terribly convenient with winter fast approaching down here. I also
> suspect the the battery that is in it wasn't the best either.
>
> My question is: does anyone out there know of an alternator that
> could be used in place of the stock alternator of a '69 TR6 (ie
> the one with the lowest current rating of the TR6 series - 15ACR?
> is an alternator model number that springs to mind, but I don't
> know if this is correct)? I've seen the alternator replacement
> article on VTR (I think) but that specifies a GM alternator which
> would probably not be available (easily) down here - does anyone
> know of an alternator from an Australian car which would suffice
> without too many mods? Alternatively, does anyone know the dimensions
> of the stock alternator so I could ask a parts supply house what
> would replace it...
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank Biedermann
> 69 TR6 PI
> Adelaide,
> AUSTRALIA
>
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