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Author: Subject: alternator pinto to duratec
jacko9370

posted on 19/4/13 at 03:51 PM Reply With Quote
alternator pinto to duratec

Changing from pinto to duratec on westfield.

Removed old pinto alternator and need to wire in the duratec standard ford one.

I have no idea which wires are which from the pinto and any idea where they go on the duratec.

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for both or even better anyone know and can explain the easiest and or best way to do it.

Thanks

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redeye

posted on 19/4/13 at 04:18 PM Reply With Quote
I think the Duratec alternator is wired into the original Duratec ECU so unless you are using this ECU it will be difficult to get it to work.

You would probably be better off making new brackets for the pinto alternator or use a smaller unit like most others have done.

hope this helps

Patrick

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redeye

posted on 19/4/13 at 04:24 PM Reply With Quote
Just found this link which suggests the Duratec alt can be used

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=146189&page=1

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jacko9370

posted on 19/4/13 at 04:41 PM Reply With Quote
As that looks very complicated to get the standard duratec one to work

Where can I get mounts to make the pinto one fit?

I dont really fancy spending £400 on a raceline or similar one

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big-vee-twin

posted on 19/4/13 at 04:49 PM Reply With Quote
You can't you have to make up your own brackets





Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016

http://www.triangleltd.com

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whitestu

posted on 19/4/13 at 06:06 PM Reply With Quote
Or buy a little Denso alternator. Lots of cars use them. Mine was for a Kubota tractor and was £30 as new. The race line ones are just the same, but with a bit more profit!

Stu

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big-vee-twin

posted on 19/4/13 at 06:37 PM Reply With Quote
Be careful buying alternator from industrial kit as sometimes they are not designed to run at high revs.

You would be better buying one off a Diahatsu car.





Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016

http://www.triangleltd.com

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jacko9370

posted on 19/4/13 at 06:43 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by big-vee-twin
You can't you have to make up your own brackets


Has anyone got a pic of one that I can get an idea from then please?

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big-vee-twin

posted on 19/4/13 at 07:09 PM Reply With Quote
It will depend on which alternator you buy and where you mount it





Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016

http://www.triangleltd.com

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starterman

posted on 19/4/13 at 07:29 PM Reply With Quote
Let me know what you need and I'll sort one at cost price.
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jacko9370

posted on 19/4/13 at 08:16 PM Reply With Quote
Started making rough ones will hopefully finish them off next week.

Cheers for help

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whitestu

posted on 21/4/13 at 12:39 PM Reply With Quote
quote:

Be careful buying alternator from industrial kit as sometimes they are not designed to run at high revs.

You would be better buying one off a Diahatsu car.



Mine seems happy enough so far.

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