Price
When I converted mine to a 70amp alternator years ago, I used the normal
harness (admittedly it was a new one with modern wire) with no problem. I
have have never heard of that proposition. I kept the original regulator in
position and just shuffled a couple of wires around so that it is in reality
just a junction box now. Works fine no problems.
If you want a photo of the new wiring setup reply to me. Much simpler than
all that stuff that was going round on the list a month ago
No need to upgrade the battery cables as they are that size to facilitate
the amount of current the starter motor requires not the charge from the
alternator
John Rowe
Qld Australia
Bn1 BT7
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Price Lindsay
Sent: Tuesday, 26 March 2013 5:26 AM
To: Healey List Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator Cables
I am converting my 67 BJ8 to negative ground. Some suggest, as a fire safety
move, the cable from the alternator to the starter be larger than my stock
cable. My question: should the cable from the starter to the battery and
from the battery to ground also be upgraded? Ideally, what gauge should
these be?
Thank you for your thoughts.
Price Lindsay
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