Streetfighterpete
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 02:27 PM |
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Which alternator
Hi guys,
What size and type of alternator should I be using on my Luego. I'm fitting a 2.0 Zetec black top engine with bike carbs fitted and the
existing alternator is too large. I'm obviously not running power steering or air con, so I'm assuming I can run a much lower rated
alternator? I bought a retro ford alternator for a RWD Zetec conversion, but this is also too large. Any advice, pics and details much appreciated -
has anyone got a suitable unit for sale?
Cheers
Pete
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blakep82
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 02:32 PM |
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One of the denso ones as used on most japanese cars, kubota tractors etc, small, about 45A output should do the job
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 02:58 PM |
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This is the one linky
As said before you will find the same on Diahatsu Charade cars. Have a look on eBay there's usually a few on there.
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 04:26 PM |
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I picked up one from a Bedford rascal van, looks smaller than the zetec but ive not made a bracket yet so can't confirm if it will fit once the
throttle bodies/inlet are on.
I can measure the alternator in the morning if it helps ?
I paid £15 for it so new old stock so quite a bit cheaper than a denso, unless you get a lucky bargain on ebay.
Keep us informed on how you get on, i would also be interested in the bracket & where/how it mounts under the inlet ?
I had to make up an Ali spacer to allow the zetec pulley to fit onto the smaller diameter shaft.
 
Rascal alternator
 
pulley & spacer
[Edited on 8/11/14 by Andybarbet]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 05:22 PM |
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Denso's are around 40A and as small as you will find.
So small they fit them to some bikes and that's where I got one from for my latest project.
My last one.
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SPYDER
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 06:52 PM |
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Theres one finishing very soon...
KUBOTA / DENSO ALTERNATOR 12v 40amp
And another...
Alternator - Aixam 500 diesel 2001
[Edited on 8/11/14 by SPYDER]
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Streetfighterpete
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| posted on 8/11/14 at 07:59 PM |
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Guys,
Thanks so much for all your advice. This is such a great forum for those of us who don't have as much experience as others. I'm going to
look out for one of the small Denso units. Watch this space!
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