donut
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 01:20 PM |
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Mini alternator on Pinto
I have had a measure up and a Mini alternator is almost the right size to go on the Mac#1 bracket (designed for orig alt) So the question is, do mini
engines and pinto's rotate in the same direction?
Has anyone else used a mini alt on a pinto?
I don't have an alternator yet and can pick up a Mini one for almost nowt.
Ta
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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DarrenW
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 01:29 PM |
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I used a Micra alternator with mac#1 bracket and it works a treat. It has the added advantage of the voltage stabiliser thingymijig. Mac#1 explained
advantages to me but i cant remember - something along the lines of always outputting the full voltage even if the revs are low.
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donut
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 01:49 PM |
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Thats interesting! I'll have a look on ebay and see how much they go for.
[Edited on 4/10/05 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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tomkidd
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 02:46 PM |
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Hi, just to add to that.
These guys sell motorsport alternators to the mini scene
http://www.startermotors-alternators.com/Alt&Starter-Motorsport.htm
They are in fact Micra alternators and fit a mini no problems at all. They are lighter and more compact than a mini alternator.
Part number to look for from your local electrical auto factors is S5SN A7TO33277A
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donut
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 02:53 PM |
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oooh looks interesting. It's in my favorites!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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britishtrident
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 03:41 PM |
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Both were designed to take Lucas style alternator fittings -- on this type of mounting the rear bush on the rear lug of the alternator can move a
little to compensate for variation.
Belt alignment was usually taken care of by using different pulleys.
In short you can bolt on any ACR alternator ( ie one with a built in regulator) that fits the bracket.
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An Escort or Fiesta or Granada or Metro alternator will also fit as will one from a more modern Rover or Land Rover however be aware many later
cars have polly Vee pulleys and switching pulleys in complicated Lucas by the fact that later Lucas-Magnetti Marelli Alternators have key less pulley
fittings.
[Edited on 4/10/05 by britishtrident]
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donut
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| posted on 4/10/05 at 03:47 PM |
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Lubly Jubly
Cheers.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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ayoungman
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| posted on 5/10/05 at 07:58 AM |
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Use a series 3 landrover alternator. There £28 brand new units, not recon in any way. They are as per original Lucas units.
Any good Landrover mail order firm will do them at a low price. Try PADDOCK on the web, there cheapest/best.
Front casing needs rotating 120 degrees then they go straight in.
"just like that !"
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