Frank,
A starter/alternator rebuild shop rebuilt my alternator for CF38690 and
I've never had a problem since. I explained it was for restoration and
the owner saw that the case was bead blasted and clear coated and the
plastic back buffed out to "as new" condition. If there is a shop in
your area they may do the same, allowing you to keep the original look
and eliminate wiring/connection problems.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
Bandre Frank Contractor AMC/XPRT wrote:
>
> The alternator on my 76 TR6 seems to be failing. While driving, the
> voltmeter will vary from around 13.3v to 11.5v. The ALT warning light comes
> on when starting (bulb and circuit good), but not when the volt meter begins
> its swings. The leads at the alternator have been cleaned, but no change.
>
> I have a replacement alternator I got from TRF that is not wired the same as
> the Lucas alternator in the car. The Lucas has a plastic cap with two wires
> (large brown and smaller of an undetermined color). It also has a small
> wire connected to a spade connector located about 180 degrees from the
> plastic connector. On the replacement, only the plastic connector is on the
> alternator, not the single spade connector. What is the single wire for and
> will it matter if it is not connected?
>
> Frank Bandre
> '76 TR6
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