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RE: single wire alternator conversion

To: Bob Kramer <rgk@flash.net.wgcinet>
Subject: RE: single wire alternator conversion
From: "Tom Gentry "<TGENTR@wgc.woodward.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 11:46:00 -0500
Cc: "'triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net.wgcinet>
While not a single wire conversion, I found the Bosch alternator from a
Ford Fiesta to be an unbelievably easy swap.  If it was designed for the
TR-6 it couldn't be easier.  The connectors fit, the brackets fit.  The
only real change is putting on a slightly longer belt, which isn't
absolutely necessary.  I ended up with a charging system that can keep
up with the car's needs even at idle with lights, wipers, heater and
radio going.

My local alternator shop even took my tired Lucas unit as the core.

Tom Gentry
Life is too short to drive boring cars!

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