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Title: generator to alternator
Post by: chainsaw on June 15, 2004, 04:50:46 AM

I'd like to change the original generator to an altenator. Can someone help? What do I need to do/what size altenator/other advice???
Thanks

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: ACE on June 17, 2004, 07:58:55 AM

Hi Chainsaw,
I've used a 65amp Bosch alternator with built in regulator with a modified red motor mounting bracket.
Hope this helps, ;)
Regards ACE 8)

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: chainsaw on June 18, 2004, 06:26:09 AM

Thanks Ace ;) Can you please tell me; What was the Alternator off ? how much did you need to alter the bracket and what if any changes to the wireing? Are you happy with the change? ??? Have had my FE for 7 years with little trouble but starting to need a little work now. :-*

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: ACE on June 19, 2004, 12:39:48 AM

Hi Chainsaw,
I've emailled you a pic of the modified alternator bracket with instructions on how to wire it up. ;)
Regards ACE 8)

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: Trevor_B on June 19, 2004, 01:12:24 AM

ACE,
Any chance of posting the wiring instructions?
I've got a self regulating 55 amp unit that was removed during a respray. I've done some re-wiring as well and now not sure about the main power out wire ie the one that comes from the threaded terminal with nut. I assume this goes straight to the postitive termianl on the battery??
The other connection is a spade connection which I assume goes to the Gen indicator light in the instrumentation panel?

Thanks,
Trevor_B

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: ACE on June 19, 2004, 01:21:01 AM

Hi Trevor_B,
Your assumptions are correct ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Regards ACE 8)

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: Trevor_B on June 19, 2004, 08:24:06 AM

Thanks ACE,
good to be sure of the correct wiring - saves the embarrassment of sparks, smoke and a panicked rush for the fire extinguisher!
Trevor_B

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: mick wilson on June 30, 2004, 11:13:49 PM

ACE,
I am also wanting to convert to alternator, any chance you could send me picture of bracket + wiring + what Alternator did you use and what car was it from. My email address is micwil@bigpond.net.au
Many Thanks
Mick Wilson
(Just_Mick)

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: ACE on July 01, 2004, 03:25:33 AM

Hi Mick,
Email is on its way. ;)
Regards ACE 8)

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: mick wilson on July 01, 2004, 05:03:56 AM

Thanks ACE, you are a legend !!!
Rgds
Mick (Just_Mick)

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: RUBBLE on July 01, 2004, 06:03:29 AM

hey ace ;)
cani have a copy to ???
cheers rubble
rubble69@mcmedia.com.au

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: RET on July 01, 2004, 09:27:31 PM

There seems to be a lot of interest in this topic. ACE, how about you send me the info and we can add it to our Tech Info section?

cheers
RET

Title: Re: generator to alternator
Post by: EJ_Dave on July 02, 2004, 06:41:44 AM

I put an HQ alternator in my EJ (14V 55amp) . It had an external regulator (also HQ I think) which bolted into the same position as the original and even used the original bolt holes. Hooked up to the original wiring too I think. If the same regulator was used in the FE/FC this might work. Details are a bit sketchy as it was a while back.

David

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