We used an alternator out of an '88 RX-7. It is a "compact" design. Used
the original mounting bracket from the generator and made spacers to
properly position the alt. pulley with the water pump & crankshaft pulleys.
The bolt holes in the ears of the alt. were 12 MM so just had to be opened
up a little to use the 1/2" mounting bolt.
FWIW The Bosch book shows alternator speeds above 10,000 RPM. Output
however flattens out around 5000. Above about 5-6000 RPM the power losses,
mainly due to the fan, increase quite a bit.
Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Jones" <earthron@yahoo.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 8:37 PM
Subject: [FOT] Race Car Prep
> We are assembling the engine for my "new" 1963 TR4 race car and I have a
> few questions for the wise sages of the list. The engine was origionally
> built for racing in 1972. It was in my 1958 TR3 that was raced back then.
> It has 52cc combustion chambers, head has been milled .165, 87mm pistons
> and liners, and an F cam.
>
> I want to put an alternator in. What does the list suggest?
>
> I have an MSD 6AL box and coil. I would like to get rid of the points,
> what do I need and where is the best place to get it?
>
> What Spark Plugs should I use?
>
> I am sure there will be other questions, but this will give me a start
> for this week.
>
> Ron
> 1958 TR3A
> 1963 TR4
>
>
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