Not only does this particular Bosch unit use the same plug as the Lucas made
for Later Spits, but the mechanical mount and adjustment for the Lucas unit
work. It is literally, "Plug and Play"
Joe
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From: spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 10:08 PM
To: 'Bill Gingerich'; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] High Beam Failure
You mean like, plug and play, without playing with swapping plugs etc.?
The autoparts guy said the Delco could be a one wire installation, ignoring
the stock wiring all together. B+ wire only. But I don't think he's fully
aware of LBC issues.
I'll check out the Bosch unit.
Gary
WA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Gingerich [mailto:bill@gingerich.us]
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 8:28 PM
To: 'Gary Tash'; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure
Another option is the Bosch unit (or similar) out of a 1978-1980 Ford
Fiesta. A friend did it several years ago, and it was a bolt in
replacement. All the mounting and wiring plug were correct. Rock auto has
a compatible remanufactured unit for about $50.
BillG
Hastings, MN
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From: spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary Tash
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 11:16 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] High Beam Failure
I had the alternator/regulator tested and the guy says its within limits.
However, I understand that the Lucas is prone to intermittent overcharging.
And I was having a problem with the battery boiling on longer runs,
although
that seems to have subsided. I'm thinking about replacing the alternator.
The auto electric guys says there is a new version that is more stable, for
the price of only one arm. On the other hand, some have suggested swapping
in a GM/Delco. But right now I'm thinking about a new one from Spitbits
(think I'll forgo a rebuilt this time). I don't know if the Spitbits
offering is an updated version or not.
Decisions . . . But soon, have long road trip the end of them month.
-gary
>Subject: [Spits] High beam failure
>
>Burning out light bulbs can point to an alternator or regulator failure.
Basically the system voltage is too high.
>
>Edward Hamer
>Petaluma, CA
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