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Re: Lucas 17ACR conversions

To: Ohan- SunbeamCanada <yvrcanada@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Lucas 17ACR conversions
From: Ron Tebo <mrtebo@telus.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 05:58:59 -0700
Ohan:

Here is a copy of my original post to you, and it isn't much help as far
as wiring goes. However, it does indicate that Jan, Ian, or Julian might
be able to help you, if this is the MGB bolt up. Failing that, someone
in the Vancouver Jag or MG clubs.

Ron Tebo

Ohan- SunbeamCanada wrote:
> 
> Hello Again,
> 
> No thanks to some techno geek who has noting better to do than to create
> computer viruses....I have lost most of my list files.
> 
> I am readdressing an old question.
> 
> I've obtained a Lucas 17ACR alternator. My old 10AC if fried. My question is
> this. ON the back of the 17ACR are THREE connections. TWO wide and ONE
> narrow.
> 1) where does the WIDE connect to?
> 2) where does the NARROW connect to?
> 
> Also, Considering my 10AC was connected to 4TR(regulator) and 6RA (realy),
> what connections do I need to consider here?
> 
> Thanks.
> Ohan

>Subject: Modern Alternator and Conversion
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:10:59 -0600
From: Ron Tebo <mrtebo@telus.net>
To: Ohan- SunbeamCanada <yvrcanada@hotmail.com>,
     Eddie Donovan
     <Eddie.Donovan@PWGSC.GC.CA>
CC: alpines <alpines@autox.team.net>

All:

I realize that this is probably too late for Ohan, but I thought I would
try to pull together information from my archives for others, and for
Eddie Donovan (who has been keeping up the interchangeable parts list).

First, for those who have a Series V set-up (and aren't wanting to dump
the Prince of Darkness!), Lucas alternators from the later MGB (Jan
Servaites, Doug Jennings) or Jag E-type (Julian Cranwell) are a bolt-on.

Second, for those who want to convert, first stop should be Tom
Wiencek's excellent tech tip at T.J. Higgins' "Alpines - 1959-68"

 http://www.team.net/www/rootes/sunbeam/alpine/mk1-5/techtips/altconv.html

where Tom discusses using a Mitsubishi alternator from a 78-80 Datsun,
82-84 Mazda B2000, or 82-84 Ford Courier.
(Lou Meyers used a cheaper version of this alternator, which worked well).

Also, a Datsun 45 amp from early 80's truck bolts up with a Datsun
bracket - alternator part #14231 - not single wire - about $40
rebuilt(Jim Ellis)

Jay Laifman also used the Mitsubishi # 14231 - 45 amp -required slight
mods, but also found a Hitachi 35 amp (70-77 Nissan pick-up+ B210).
(Also lengthy thread on wiring problems)

Higher Amperage Conversions

HerBeam (Bob) used a 61 amp GM - one wire - 29.95 rebuilt, but had to
make bracket and change pulleys (available from Morosco Racing Products).

Jon Arzt used a 90 Amp Bosch unit from 85-92 VW Golf and used original
wires.

Chris Albers used a 110 Amp GM single wire, but had to make a mount for
it.

If you want to see the original post, let me know, or contact the author
directly. If there are corrections or additions, please let me know and
send a copy to Eddie at the address above.

Ron Tebo

Ohan- SunbeamCanada wrote:
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I am looking for some expertise as to what modern alternator will work
with
> a S-V. I have been having nothing but problems with my Lucas alternator.
> Therefore, I decided to get something more reliable...
>
> Any information would be appreciated (make, model, etc) Also, I want
> something that can put out the power to deal with auxiliary goodies such
as
> radio, fog lamps, etc.
>
> Help.
>
> Ohan

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