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RE: Alternator in '72 GT6--16ACR?

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Subject: RE: Alternator in '72 GT6--16ACR?
From: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:57:27 -0700
> Anyone know what type of alternator came in the 72 GT6?

My GT6 shop manual says later models were fitted with a 15 ACR.

> Mine has a Lucas 16ACR, which looks to be in need of replacement. I
> noticed my wiring was schmutzed up a bit though, and I'd like to
> restore it to the original spec. I'm wondering if the 16ACR was
> actually an incorrect replacement.

The early ACR alternators had a different wiring scheme than the later ones,
regardless of the model number.  So even if you get a replacement 15ACR, it
may need the funky wiring.

Randall





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