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zetec alternator
chris-p-duck - 1/10/08 at 06:59 PM

Hi Folks!

I have a bit of an issue with getting an alternator for my zetec. I am running GSXR 600 TBs and the space between the bottom of the tb throttle linkage and the oil filter is limited. The standard alternator is way too big and I have just tried an alternator from a bedford rascal van which is smaller but still too big. Anyone got any suggestions for a smaller one? Can I use a bike one or are they all 6 volts?

Cheers

Chris

Myke 2463 - 1/10/08 at 07:09 PM

Hi Chris, check ebay, kit car bits, usually several small alternators from jap cars. eg. Item number: 120308750645, dont know how to creat link.

coozer - 1/10/08 at 07:18 PM

I had the same space issue due to a chassis rail and I put on the other side where the engine mount is. So this alternator bracket shares the back two bolts with the engine mount...


r1_pete - 1/10/08 at 08:15 PM

Check my archive under engine, for pics of the common or garden Lucas ACR alternator mounted above the oil filter.

Its a blacktop btw.

Danozeman - 1/10/08 at 08:48 PM

MInes a diahatsu charade jobler. Its bloody tight with the chassis. Im going in the garage in a min ill take a little picture.

Danozeman - 1/10/08 at 09:29 PM

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alt 2
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Not that clear but you get the idea. I forgot id put my nose cone back on otherwise theyd have been better.

chris-p-duck - 2/10/08 at 06:07 AM

Thanks guys that has given me a few ideas to work with.

Appreciated.

Chris

02GF74 - 2/10/08 at 08:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by chris-p-duck
Can I use a bike one or are they all 6 volts?


most, if not all modeern bike, use a 12 Volt system.

Bike alternators are slapped onto the end of the crankshaft so there is no pulley as such. Also they sit inside the engine casing.

If you were to use one in the same way as a car alternator, you will have problems mounting it plus need some bearing to take the side load of the pulley.

I am not aware of locoster having done this but should in theory be possible.