shortie
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 08:00 AM |
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Zetec SE alternator
Just wondering what others have done with regard to the alternator on their Zetec SE and what they have used\done?
ta,
Rich.
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PumaWestie
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 08:28 AM |
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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
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shortie
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 08:30 AM |
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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.
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Madinventions
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 08:47 AM |
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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)
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[Edited on 21/10/09 by Madinventions]
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 08:48 AM |
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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]
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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shortie
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 08:53 AM |
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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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shortie
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 11:28 AM |
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quote:
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]
Hello mate!! Good to hear from you, How are you?
I figured easiest way is to just get a normal alternator off a suitable car that fits rather than paying silly money for one!
Does anyone have a particular one off a car that would fit??
[Edited on 21/10/09 by shortie]
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robinj66
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 02:11 PM |
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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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shortie
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| posted on 21/10/09 at 02:23 PM |
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It was just around the bolt fitments, really handy if it just bolts straight on with no messing around.
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