James,
The threads were metric in the top alternator tab. So I couldn't install
the 5/16" bolt that goes into stock alternator. I got a metric bolt out
of my bolt bin that fit it. It measured out at 7.8mm, so I don't know if
it is a 7mm or 8mm bolt.
The hardest part of this project was finding the right alternator!
Others on the list. If you missed the previous posts see below.
Mike Munson
Snellville Ga.
70-6 racecar
73-6
80-8
-----Original Message-----
From: James Tabor [mailto:jattr6@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 8:44 AM
To: fasttrs@mindspring.com
Subject: RE: TR6 Alternator
hi,
thanks so much for the info.
so the metric bracket bolt....it has been a while
since i looked at my alternator (i normally try to gaze lovingly
at all parts of my TR6 on a weekly basis! ;-) )
is it the threads that are metric?
i presume you just put a metric bolt in there....
or what mod. did you have to do?
thanks again so very much...
there seems to be an ongoing debate surrounding this topic, so i wanted
to
hear first hand from a success candidate!
-james
>From: "Mike Munson" <fasttrs@mindspring.com>
>To: "'James Tabor'" <jattr6@hotmail.com>
>Subject: RE: TR6 Alternator
>Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 22:01:57 -0400
>
>Hello,
>
>It was 107$ as opposed to 199$ 55 amps as opposed to 43
>With the head lights and AC on the meter would register below 11 volts,
>and then the alternator went out all together. So I just wanted to
>upgrade when I had to replace it.
>
>Mike
>-----Original Message-----
>From: James Tabor [mailto:jattr6@hotmail.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 5:50 PM
>To: fasttrs@mindspring.com
>Subject: Re: TR6 Alternator
>
>Hi,
>
>Thanks for the update.
>So was this alternator cheaper than the original style?
>I guess I am wondering why you decided to go for a different
>alt.
>
>thanks!
>I forget the original posts dealing on this topic.
>
>-james
>
>
> >From: "Mike Munson" <fasttrs@mindspring.com>
> >Reply-To: "Mike Munson" <fasttrs@mindspring.com>
> >To: "6pack list" <6pack@autox.team.net>, <gatriumph@gatriumph.com>
> >Subject: TR6 Alternator
> >Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 17:11:48 -0400
> >
> >Listers,
> >
> >After a lot of strange looks from parts people and help from Jay
Welch
> >and Dick Taylor, I have successfully changed over to a replacement
> >alternator. With my headlights on and the AC on the voltmeter is
>reading
> >12.5 volts! It hasn't read that high with all accessories off since
> >about 1985!
> >
> > I purchased it from Autozone here in Atlanta, Duralast brand Part
> >#13107. It is a rebuilt Bosch and has a limited lifetime warranty.
> >I just asked for a Bosch alt. for a 78-80 Ford Fiesta with AC.
> >
> >The only thing that was different was the bracket bolt on top. It was
> >metric. Everything else lined right up.
> >
> >Thanks guys , the "List" comes through again!
> >
> >Mike Munson
> >Snellville Ga.
> >70-6 Racecar
> >73-6
> >80-8
>
>
>
>
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