I think that those "stealth" alternators are over-rated both literally and
figuratively.
With their poor ventilation, I don't see how they can manage their rated output
on a continuous basis.The saving grace for this, is that these "35 amp"
alternators are being used and systems that generally will have a peak demand
of no more than 20-21 amps.
I think a properly maintained stock generator is perfectly well suited to a
stock set up in the TR 2-4A cars.
If you have additional power-hungry ancillaries, then a real alternator that
LOOKS like a real alternator will probably function better and live longer than
the stealth units.
-Tony
Sent from my 1837 Babbage Analytical Engine
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> Date: Fri, 3 May 2019 23:02:51 +0000
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> To: fogbro1 <fogbro1@comcast.net>, Triumph List
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> Subject: Re: [TR] Lucas alternator , TR8d
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> Sounds to me like its time to drive your 3A instead Ed! But yes, I think if
> you only are getting 11.5 volts at the battery your alternator is dead. I
> just replaced one of those alternators that look like a Lucas generator on my
> TR4 and it had the same symptoms - only got 500 miles out of it before the
> heat cooked it.
>
> Randy
> Fog#37
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