[6pack] Lucas to Delco Alternator Recipe for late TR6

[Foster, Stan]

Wayne, there are probably several/many options for higher output alternators.
I used a Bosch unit which is well known to be mechanically and plug compatible
with the original Lucas so it is a bolt on and delivers 55A.

I bought mine at Autozone (part number 13107) for around $120 last year. I had
to source a fan and pulley from the local alternator shop as I didn't want to
cannibalize my otherwise good Lucas alternator. That added another $15 or so
to the cost. The fan belt will depend on the pulley size but I am using a 45.5
inch belt.

The new alternator came with a built in voltage sense widget so I just
insulated and tucked away the original wire in the loom as it was no longer
needed.

Stan

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Wayne Lee
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:23 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Lucas to Delco Alternator Recipe for late TR6

  I'm looking for the recipe for converting my 18ACR Lucas Alternator to a
Delco unit.
I normally like to keep things original on my 75 TR6, but my Alternator went
yesterday and
I want to upgrade my Headlamps to the Cibies and maybe a thing or 2 else in
the future.
At least these upgrades are easily reversible back to original
configuration. I still have my
Stromberg's mounted on their Intake Manifiold since converting to my SU's.
 I need to know a good Alternator to buy with the proper Bracket and any
Plug adapter I may need
as well as the Pulley and Fan Belt needed to complete the conversion neatly.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Wayne Lee
wayne at motorcarriage.com