Yeah. The only additional draw I've added (not counting a run of the mill radio/cd unit) is an electric fuel pump.
One add'l piece of information is that the Bosch offering for the Spit is a remanufactured Lucas. Difference in cost is about -$40 from the Fiesta model, also a reman. I'd like to think Bosch would have improved the product. Would someone happen to have a Bosch # for Fiesta unit? Want to be sure the local parts guy is getting the right stuff. -Gary -----Original Message----- From: Joe Curry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 1:30 PM To: 'Gary'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure Well, if you have electronic ignition, Electronic Fuel injection, Halogen Headlamps, Modern stereo and accessory plugs for stuff like GPS and Radar Detectors, I'd say there is definitely an advantage. But if you have the car equipped like it came from the factory, the 34 amps which is twice what the wimpy Lucas yields is probably OK. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Gary [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 1:09 PM To: 'Joe Curry'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure While checking out the Bosch unit I found Bosch lists (also found it at the NAPA site) an alternator for the 78 Spit. The Fiesta unit is shown as a 55 amp, the Spitfire 34 amp. Given the choice, I think I'd opt for the Spit unit. Is there any advantage to 55 vs 34 amp? -Gary -----Original Message----- From: Joe Curry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 11:55 PM To: 'Gary'; 'Bill Gingerich'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Spits] High Beam Failure 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]
