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posted on 25/10/04 at 04:30 PM Reply With Quote
help needed

i have been on for two weeks trying to fit a jap alternator to my locost but cant get the bracket right can anyone help
the engine is a 2lt twin cam dohc so there is not alot of room : cool:

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James

posted on 25/10/04 at 04:37 PM Reply With Quote
A few more details might be a good idea! And some pictures too preferably.

Is the problem finding a suitable bracket or making your own?

From the Rascal mount I just cut off the piece that it actually bolts too and welded this to a 3mm plate I'd already drilled to match some holes in the block. Then just re-used the old bolts from the Pinto mount and the Rascal bolts to attach the alt' to the mount.
Took about 30mins (plus painting) and cost about 0 pence!

HTH,

James

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Mark Allanson

posted on 25/10/04 at 05:34 PM Reply With Quote
I made my own bracket to fit a Kia Pride Alternator to my pinto, it took about 1 1/2 hours to make and works fine Rescued attachment Alt Bracket3.jpg
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Hellfire

posted on 25/10/04 at 07:24 PM Reply With Quote
Mark,

You shouldn't need a thick wire like that for such a small alternator... or is it like the F1 wheel ties idea? Just in case it falls off?



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posted on 29/10/04 at 06:47 PM Reply With Quote
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many thanks the three mil plate work just fine
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