Nick,
You can do that with most external regs or at least the ones that you can
get apart easily. I found that on the dirt we either blew a tweaked reg or
an alternator every 3 to 4 times out, I only threw the remaining crate full
of blown alternators out from under the house a few months back - I must
have had 20 or so of them. External regs and alternators hate vibration,
especially Hitachi and we all know about the "Prince of Darkness"
This all changed around '78 or so when the 55amp Bosch came on the scene; I
still have one of the original ones we bought new way back then in my daily
driver today - I've replaced the reg a few times but it was only the brushes
that were worn out.
You can try it, just make sure you carry a spare reg though.
regards
Terry
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Subject: Re: Distinguishing alternators 40amp and 55 amp
All,
I got a 55amp Bosch from a S2 Bluebird.
BTW
I have heard that the Bosch internal regulator is setup very "safe" and by
fitting an aftermarket external regulator you can get 10-15% more current.
If you don't mount the battery in the engine bay you should probably fit an
external regulator anyway to give the battery maximum life.
Thoughts?
Regards,
Nick
1978 Datsun Stanza
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From: "George Zouglakis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 14:50:50 +1000
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Distinguishing alternators 40amp and 55 amp
Lachlan,
I know that the Aussie Nissans/Datsuns used Lucas, Bosch and
Hitachi. The one to go for is the Hitachi...I think it was 50 something Amps
from memory and was used here in the early 80's. The Bosch is Ok but may be
what you already have. As for the Lucas....I need not say!
Regards,
George
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Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 12:31 PM
Subject: Distinguishing alternators 40amp and 55 amp
> List,
> I am hoping to find an alternator at the wreckers and was wondering how
you
> tell the difference between the above alternators, I am currently running
a
> 40amp alternator on an L20 and need a larger one. Also is there anything
> else to look out for in relation to wiring them up to an L20B.
> Thnaks heaps
> Lachlan
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