Bill G, my son Rick and I did an alternator conversion about 3 years ago.
Click the
below URL for complete information (with pictures) in regards to using a
Ford alternator.
Bill
http://www.apiinc.com/rick/index3.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>
To: "Bill Gunshannon" <bill@cs.scranton.edu>; " Laura Gharazeddine"
<Laura.G@141.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2000 12:09 PM
Subject: RE: Re: ALternator gone south
>
> The Ford alternator that I've heard referred to is from a Fiesta. I've
been
> told that it is a direct replacement - same mounting, same electrical
> connector, etc. A supposedly 100% bolt on solution. I've not tried it,
so
> this is all hearsay. Perhaps others can fill in the blanks.
>
> My two Lincoln's worth.
>
>
> BillG
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Gunshannon
> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2000 09:09
> To: Laura Gharazeddine
> Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Re: ALternator gone south
>
>
> On Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
>
> >
> > > Many thanks to all that replied and to Terry for the GM upgrade doc.
> >
> > I hear that! I'm "upgrading" to a Ford altenator. I just can't go
through
> the altenator issues anymore! (Hey! It's a daily driver!) That last
> altenator that didn't even generate the ign light when I turned the key,
> lasted a week and a half!
> >
>
> This comes up every once in a while and I always see people suggesting
> converting a Ford alternator to work on their Triumph. I offer again
> this note I received after an inquiry to Delco.
>
>
> Thank you for contacting ACDelco. We offer the following alternator
> for your 1979 Triumph Spitfire:
> Part number: 321-1559
>
> This Alternator is for the 1.5 liter Spitfire. It is a 36 amp
> alternator and there is still plenty of stock on it. Please contact
> one of the following Warehouse Distributors to purchase:
>
> Rymer Auto Radiator, Wilkes-Barre 717-823-3284
> Elwood Kieser & Sons, Philadelphia 215-744-6666
>
>
> While the distributors are for my area, I suppose if all else fails you
> could actually call one of them. :-) I would imagine this alternator
> would fit any alternator equipped Spitfire. And as it is made for this
> car, no modifications should be necessary.
>
> I am planning to get one, probably in the spring as my functional Lucas
> does not seem to keep my battery charged properly causing hard starting
> on cold mornings when the oil is thick.
>
> All the best and Happy New Year.
>
> bill
>
> --
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