Hi Terry,
Any ideas where I might find myself an R180 lsd for a half reasonable
price??
I think Errol has a couple $1200 used, $1600 re-built, but the budget can't
stretch that far.
CIG locker out of the question on the street???
Cam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:34 PM
Subject: RE: Auto electrician required in Melb (alternator query)
> Lachlan,
>
> A stock 200B alternator is only 40 Amps which will handle 500 watts total
> draw if it's in perfect condition. You will get away with ~300 watts total
> head lighting as long as you haven't got a 200 watt stereo etc and expect
to
> run it on full noise out on the highway. A better alternator to use is the
> Bosch 55 amp if you can find one, you have to look around at your wreckers
> as they are fairly common on Dattos (lots of them on Blueys especially
autos
> I've found). If you run a high output alternator on a 1600 you are also
> advised to upgrade the big white wire that goes from the alternator (Bat
+)
> terminal and the starter as the stock unit is good for 35-40amps before
she
> glows.
>
> Even a 30 yo Datto will draw an amazing amount of power when you add up
just
> the engine (~80w), clearance & dash lighting (~60w) and then the heater
fan
> pulls between 48w, 72w and 96w depending on fan speed, and then if it's
> raining (48-72w) for the wipers.
>
> If you run centre high beams above stock you will need to fit a relay to
> stop the light switch from turning into a gooey mess.
>
> see this email for wiring info:
> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg13684.html
>
> or if you want to rewire the whole head lighting shebang:
> http://www.turbovan.com/wiring.shtml
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lachlan Hughes
> Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2001 4:23
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Auto electrician required in Melb (alternator query)
>
>
> Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement, i have decided to
have
> a go at it myself. i have downloaded the relevant emails from the mail
> archive and will try on the weekend. will the standard alternator on an
> L20B handle 250 watt high beams and standard outer beams? What is the
> formula used to ascertain this.
>
>
> >From: "Richard Frank" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Subject: Re: Auto electrician required in Melb
> >Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 10:57:28 +1000
> >
> >Lachlan
> >
> >the list is right
> >
> >wiring a datto is pretty simple and if you wanna have a go there will be
> >plenty of help available but if you are content to get some one else to
> >have
> >a look then there is an auto elec in Nunawading - 142 rooks road - East
> >side auto electrics
> >
> >does a very good job
> >
> >just a thought
> >
> >
> >>From: "Lachlan Hughes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>Subject: Auto electrician required in Melb
> >>Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 06:45:36 -0000
> >>
> >>As per usual, my 1600 wiring needs some attention, I am not confident
> >>doing
> >>the job myslef so can anyone recommend a good auto spark in Melb who is
> >>also
> >>reasonably priced and does a good job. From my previous experience some
> >>auto electricians can be very pricy when you drive a 30 year old car
into
> >>their workshop. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> >>Thanks
> >>Lachlan
>
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