[6pack] '71 TR6 Alternator

[Foster, Stan]

Bill, there are several options including going to a later year TR6 alternator
which I think had a higher output than the early models.

I just replaced my 74.5 alternator with a Bosch 55A unit ($110 from AutoZone,
ex Ford Fiesta). It is pretty much a drop in fit although I had to source a
1/2 inch V pulley from the local alternator shop ($10) and move to a 45.5inch
belt but mechanically and electrically it is identical down to the Lucas plug
at the rear. My Bosch alternator has its own voltage sense function built in
so I omitted to connect that wire and just insulated it and tucked it away.
There are other minor details that I wont bore everyone with now but I would
be happy to share if you decided to do down this path.

Stan

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces+stan.foster=hp.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+stan.foster=hp.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Couzelis,William M.
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:10 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] '71 TR6 Alternator

I would like to upgrade my original alternator with a higher output
(43-45 Amp), but I hear it requires some wiring modifications.  Can
anyone suggest an alternator alternative and give some help on the
wiring conversion?
Thanks to the list,


Bill Couzelis
'71 TR6