Just wondering what others have done with regard to the alternator on their Zetec SE and what they have useddone?

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Rich.

What do you mean? Why cant you just use it? If you have removed the PAS and AC pumps then the belt will be too long so get a belt and spring loaded tensioner froma 1.25 Fiesta and you can use the alternator as is

Ok, I thought that, I only ask because I am building the car for a mate and he has an Emerald ECU but mentioned something about the alternator being ECU controlled or something?

Rich.

If you use the aforementioned tensioner then the belt run will look like this:



This is my 1.25 Zetec SE. Have a look at my website for more pics (LINKY)

Ed.

[Edited on 21/10/09 by Madinventions]

a lot of "modern" alternators are ECU sensed,easiest way is to get an old skool type alternator

long time no see,how are you?

[Edited on 21/10/09 by theconrodkid]

Ok, just spoke to him and he said that he was told that the 1.6 Zetec SE ECU regulates the voltage back to the battery and therefore if using a non standard ECU (i.e. Emerald) then you need to fit a different alternator?

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Originally posted by theconrodkid
a lot of "modern" alternators are ECU sensed,easiest way is to get an old skool type alternator

long time no see,how are you?

[Edited on 21/10/09 by theconrodkid]

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I've got one from a Mk5 Diesel Escort. can't see any reason why it won't suit
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It was just around the bolt fitments, really handy if it just bolts straight on with no messing around.