Terry R Smith
Wrote:
> First, I've done my homework. I've spent a couple of hours researching
> the
> archives for information on the alternator conversion for a '59 TR3A.
> Sort
> of all over the place, but here's some things I've found, just to put it
> in
> one post.
>
> Here's the rub: the alternator itself is a matter of some dispute. I've
> read Nippondenso, Delco 7127, Delco 7127-3 (if this is different from a
> regular 7127?), Delco 10SI, Delco 12SI, and others. I'm having a hard
> time
> getting advice on exactly which fits with the greatest ease in the TR3A,
> and
> already has the right o'clock position for mounting. ( I understand that
> the connectors for the TR3A are supposed to be at the 3 o'clock position
> (Anthony Rhodes), and that the o'clock position is determined by viewing
> the
> alternator from the rear
> (www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/delcoremy.shtml). Somehow this
> o'clock position seems wrong, because that would put it on the engine
> side,
> not the access side, wouldn't it? Some of the recommendations I came
> across
> were for TR 4's and TR6's, and it was sometimes hard to distinguish when
> recommendations on 3's were from people with 4's and 6's.
>
>
>
> I already understand the need to have bushings between the tabs on the
> alternator to keep them from sort of warping the body and shortening the
> life of it. And the need to make sure the pulley aligns with the other
> pulleys to again avoid shortening the life of it. An amp range in the
> 60's
> is probably plenty, even if I install a stereo and do a headlight
> conversion, and run them all at night with the heater and windshield
> wipers
> (right?).
>
>
>
> Some of the conversion postings were a few years old. Any new alternators
> out there being used? Any good experience installing and running any of
> the
> ones listed above?
>
Hi Terry:
I came across an old email that Randall sent out to the list in April, 2006.
Here is what it said:
Has anyone tried this conversion kit -
http://www.trparts.com/newitems/altkit.html
I haven't, but I have seen several cars (including mine) using an alternator
with a wide belt. Works fine.
Randall
I can not find any responses to the info. NFI but it looks like it is ready
to go. Let me know if it works since I will need one this summer or so.
Thanks,
Doug
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