> I plan on checking the wiring on the
> alternator tonight and the belt but if those check out is it
> most likely the
> alternator died?
Almost certainly.
> If so, do I just go to one of the big three
> or is there a better vendor?
If it were my car, I'd punt the Lucas ACR. You can pick up a Bosch from a
78 Ford Fiesta with A/C at your FLAPS for substantially less than the Lucas
(mine was under $80 with tax & core charge), and with more current output
(especially at idle) and better reliability.
Should bolt right on, although on a 74 TR6, you may need to add one wire for
the sensing circuit. Just a simple, small wire from the side terminal on
the alternator over to the junction in the main battery cable.
Randall
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