[Spridgets] Alternator Conversion

[Chris Manuel]

I just finished this modification on mine.  I had used the earlier Mazda
alternator that Frank suggested for a couple years with good success, but
cracked an ear off it while working on something else.

I didn't feel like fabricating a new bracket, so I got creative and took my
cutting wheel to the GM alternator and ground a slot into it to it fits
perfectly over the water pump tab on my 1275.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 9:33 AM
To: Tim Collins
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Alternator Conversion

I put an inexpensive GM alternator on the Midget.  Details should be in the
archives.
>From my notes:

"GM alternator #7127 63amp or #7134 80amp

The large Brown wire is the main charging lead.
The smaller Brown wire measures the system voltage to tell the  alternator
how much to charge. The Brown/Yellow wire operates the  alternator warning
light, and provides the initial voltage to the  alternator to start it
charging when the engine first starts,"

Brn/Yel #1
Brn #2"