Not only does this particular Bosch unit use the same plug as the Lucas made for Later Spits, but the mechanical mount and adjustment for the Lucas unit work. It is literally, "Plug and Play"
Joe -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'Bill Gingerich'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Spits] High Beam Failure You mean like, plug and play, without playing with swapping plugs etc.? The autoparts guy said the Delco could be a one wire installation, ignoring the stock wiring all together. B+ wire only. But I don't think he's fully aware of LBC issues. I'll check out the Bosch unit. Gary WA -----Original Message----- From: Bill Gingerich [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 8:28 PM To: 'Gary Tash'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure Another option is the Bosch unit (or similar) out of a 1978-1980 Ford Fiesta. A friend did it several years ago, and it was a bolt in replacement. All the mounting and wiring plug were correct. Rock auto has a compatible remanufactured unit for about $50. BillG Hastings, MN -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gary Tash Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 11:16 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Spits] High Beam Failure I had the alternator/regulator tested and the guy says its within limits. However, I understand that the Lucas is prone to intermittent overcharging. And I was having a problem with the battery boiling on longer runs, although that seems to have subsided. I'm thinking about replacing the alternator. The auto electric guys says there is a new version that is more stable, for the price of only one arm. On the other hand, some have suggested swapping in a GM/Delco. But right now I'm thinking about a new one from Spitbits (think I'll forgo a rebuilt this time). I don't know if the Spitbits offering is an updated version or not. Decisions . . . But soon, have long road trip the end of them month. -gary >Subject: [Spits] High beam failure > >Burning out light bulbs can point to an alternator or regulator failure. Basically the system voltage is too high. > >Edward Hamer >Petaluma, CA _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected] _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected] _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
