Rolf,
I am about to do a dynamo/alternator swap on my 1968 Vixen S1. I have taken
a Bosch K1/55amp unit from a Mk11 Ford Escort. This seems to be very compact
but then I don't have the same problem with the steering column that you
have. Can you not use a shorter belt and rotate the alternator closer to the
engine block?
Ash
Ashley Hancock
Discovery Chemistry 3
Glaxo Wellcome R&D Ltd
Stevenage
782-3639
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rolf Beuttenmuller [SMTP:rolf@bnl.gov]
> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 2:36 AM
> To: tvr
> Cc: TVR Mailing List
> Subject: Alternator replacement
>
> Hi all;
>
> Since I am completely re-wireing my 1970 Vixen (1600 GT Motor) I want to
> replace the alternator with a more modern higher output unit.
> Originaly it had a generator, which I later replaced with a Triumph single
> wire alternator ( 30 amp output)
> I just recieved a new alternator ( GM single wire that puts out 60 amps at
> idle, a tad overkill) but the problem is that it is too big and won't fit
> in
> the original location, it interferes with the steering column.
>
> Does any one have any suggestions as to what I could use, or do I have to
> go
> back to the smaller Triumph unit.?
>
> On the subject of Bonnet hinging is a "Rose Joint" the British equivalent
> of
> the US "Rod End ". A bearing mounted on the end of a threaded shaft.? I
> have
> that setup, it works very well but I find that I have to replace the joint
> every few years because the vibration really loosens up the joint. The
> ones
> I use were too small to have grease fittings.
>
>
> Rolf
> 1970 Vixen S2 LVX16984
>
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