I suppose you are correct, but since mine is on a Mk1 using that very large wire that previously powered the generator, it was not necessary.
Joe -----Original Message----- From: Bill Gingerich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:53 PM To: 'Joe Curry'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire It's also a good idea to run a larger "charge" wire from alternator to solenoid to handle the higher output current. BillG Newalla, OK -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Curry Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire My suggestionis to do the Bosche conversion. It is both electronically and mechanically a direct swap. The only thing that might be different is a different size belt. It is for a 78-80 Ford Fiesta. Not only will it cure the noise but it will generate a full 55 amps to power any sort of accessories that you choose to install. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:50 AM Subject: [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire > Greetings.... > > I have a very noisy alternator in my 1978 Spitfire. Almost a "klanging" > sort of noise! The "noise" seems to increase as RPM's increase. > > Heard the noise and have isolated it (by hand and ear) to the alternator. > > The belt is adjusted properly. > > All bolts are tight. > > Any ideas? > > Many tks all suggestions! > > Harve > > > Harve Thorn (NASS #79) > 531 Amen Corner ('78 1500 Spitfire) > Fayetteville, AR (looking for a "nice" GT6) > 72701 USA > 479.443.0818 evenings or lv msg _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html [email protected] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires http://www.team.net/archive
