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Re: Problems with Alternator Alternative

To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Problems with Alternator Alternative
From: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 19:43:17 -0500
I would appreciate seeing these replys so please send  comments to the List.

Thanks,  Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Raymond Carbone" <racarbon@optonline.net>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 12:05 PM
Subject: Problems with Alternator Alternative


> Hi all,
>
> Well, after 42 years of owning a '64 3000 MkIII, I've decided to replace 
> the generator with a Delco SI-10  (NAPA #21341001-148 63amp) Alternator. 
> Although seeming to be a simple conversion, I have not achieve proper 
> charging and need the perspectives and suggestion of those who have 
> successfully achieved this conversion.
>
> After having the re-rebuild alternator checked for the third time by a 
> professional, I am reasonably sure that the unit can operate properly. 
> Based upon this assumption, and the fact that my Volt meter readings are 
> 12.8V at all RPMs, I must conclude that there is something incorrectly set 
> within my wiring.
>
> Summarizing,
> the Healey has been previously wired for Neg. Ground and the following 
> wire connections have been secured on the Alternator:
>  1.  Ground contact established through the engine plat via the Alternator 
> conversion adapter.
>  2.  BATT terminal - Directly wired to Battery side of the starter 
> solenoid with (2) 10-gauge lines (2 used just to be sure).
>  3.  Terminal #1 - Connected to the NY line and, via the indicator lamp, 
> to the switch.
>  4.  Terminal #2 - Connected to the BATT terminal.
>
> As many converters have done, I have maintained the old regulator as a 
> distribution point for both the N (brown) and NY (brown/yellow) wiring.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions that will move me toward a resolution.
>
> Thanks all
> Ray
>
> '64 BJ8 Original Owner




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