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zetec Blacktop Alternator
mkeats02 - 22/10/12 at 08:49 PM

Hi

Can anyone tell me if this alternator would be suitable for use with a zetec blactop?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denso-Light-Weight-Competition-Alternator-40-Amp-/120994791869

Thanks

Mike

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loggyboy - 22/10/12 at 10:24 PM

Ive been looking at my options for these too. Pulley would need changing for a multirib. 40 amps is low, but considering it wont be running things like a/c, wipers, etc etc. Seems quiet expensive though.

Paul Turner - 23/10/12 at 06:52 AM

Run the same alternator on my Blacktop but the main difference is mine was a tenner off a scrap 1990 Daihatsu. Tried the "new" Denso route but they were made of cheese, had 3, all broke within 40 miles, got refund. Spoke to Denso and the reason was quickly found. They all had Nippon Denso on the stickers and Denso have not used the "Nippon" Prefix since about 1996, they dropped it since it was inappropriate since they make parts for European vehicles as well. Basically they were Chinese fakes. Cannot read the sticker on the e-bay one but beware.

With regards to my alternator from the scrappie, 3 years on its still working perfectly, bought another as a spare, bit expensive, cost £14.

whitestu - 23/10/12 at 06:57 AM

I have the same Denso unit on my Blacktop - Mine was a new Kubota digger alternator off Ebay and has worked perfectly. I did need to change the pulley though which cost nearly as much as the alternator - £30 for the alternator and £19 for the pulley.

As said above look round the scrappies for small japanese cars and get one with a ribbed pulley already.

Stu

mkeats02 - 23/10/12 at 07:19 AM

Cheers Guys

Thanks for your advice, at least I know I am looking in the right area now.

I'm not in a rush so will keep a look out.

Mike

mkeats02 - 23/10/12 at 12:30 PM

I understand that this is also an option

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alternator-17ACR-L-H-LRA101-New-36amp-12volt-/270795959383?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0cb26c57#ht_4 840wt_1161

source:
http://www.toyne.org.uk/zetec-fitment.html

loggyboy - 23/10/12 at 12:51 PM

I would imagine ANY alternator would be an option as long as your happy to fabricate mounts for it. I cant imagine their being much differnence accept for pulleys and only minor differences in mounts.

cliftyhanger - 23/10/12 at 01:00 PM

I am very wary of repro or rebuilt alternators. The ones I have had in the last few years have lasted from 200-2000 miles.
I have a denso (digger) one on my everyday Triumph, 3 years and no problems at all. On my zetec powered car I used an escort alternator that came with the engine, and that was bombproof too. (it replaced the Lucas rebuild one, came in a lucas box and everything, with the car. That was the one that did 200 miles)
My advise, stick with OEM stuff, it will last.

BaileyPerformance - 24/10/12 at 08:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
I am very wary of repro or rebuilt alternators. The ones I have had in the last few years have lasted from 200-2000 miles.
I have a denso (digger) one on my everyday Triumph, 3 years and no problems at all. On my zetec powered car I used an escort alternator that came with the engine, and that was bombproof too. (it replaced the Lucas rebuild one, came in a lucas box and everything, with the car. That was the one that did 200 miles)
My advise, stick with OEM stuff, it will last.


Assume you don't have room for the original blacktop alternator? These are about 80A and quite small compared to the silvertop alternator.

The alternator is designed to run with the Ford ECU, but if you leave the 3 way connectors disconnected (only wire the BATT term) the alternator defaults to constant 14.0V output. No way of connecting a battery warning light but you could just use the dash voltmeter.

BaileyPerformance - 24/10/12 at 08:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
I am very wary of repro or rebuilt alternators. The ones I have had in the last few years have lasted from 200-2000 miles.
I have a denso (digger) one on my everyday Triumph, 3 years and no problems at all. On my zetec powered car I used an escort alternator that came with the engine, and that was bombproof too. (it replaced the Lucas rebuild one, came in a lucas box and everything, with the car. That was the one that did 200 miles)
My advise, stick with OEM stuff, it will last.


Assume you don't have room for the original blacktop alternator? These are about 80A and quite small compared to the silvertop alternator.

The alternator is designed to run with the Ford ECU, but if you leave the 3 way connectors disconnected (only wire the BATT term) the alternator defaults to constant 14.0V output. No way of connecting a battery warning light but you could just use the dash voltmeter.