mkeats02
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| posted on 22/10/12 at 08:49 PM |
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zetec Blacktop Alternator
Hi
Can anyone tell me if this alternator would be suitable for use with a zetec blactop?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denso-Light-Weight-Competition-Alternator-40-Amp-/120994791869
Thanks
Mike
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/10/12 at 10:24 PM |
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Ive been looking at my options for these too. Pulley would need changing for a multirib. 40 amps is low, but considering it wont be running things
like a/c, wipers, etc etc. Seems quiet expensive though.
Mistral Motorsport
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Paul Turner
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| posted on 23/10/12 at 06:52 AM |
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Run the same alternator on my Blacktop but the main difference is mine was a tenner off a scrap 1990 Daihatsu. Tried the "new" Denso route
but they were made of cheese, had 3, all broke within 40 miles, got refund. Spoke to Denso and the reason was quickly found. They all had Nippon Denso
on the stickers and Denso have not used the "Nippon" Prefix since about 1996, they dropped it since it was inappropriate since they make
parts for European vehicles as well. Basically they were Chinese fakes. Cannot read the sticker on the e-bay one but beware.
With regards to my alternator from the scrappie, 3 years on its still working perfectly, bought another as a spare, bit expensive, cost £14.
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whitestu
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| posted on 23/10/12 at 06:57 AM |
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I have the same Denso unit on my Blacktop - Mine was a new Kubota digger alternator off Ebay and has worked perfectly. I did need to change the pulley
though which cost nearly as much as the alternator - £30 for the alternator and £19 for the pulley.
As said above look round the scrappies for small japanese cars and get one with a ribbed pulley already.
Stu
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mkeats02
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| posted on 23/10/12 at 07:19 AM |
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Cheers Guys
Thanks for your advice, at least I know I am looking in the right area now.
I'm not in a rush so will keep a look out.
Mike
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mkeats02
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| posted on 23/10/12 at 12:30 PM |
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I understand that this is also an option
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alternator-17ACR-L-H-LRA101-New-36amp-12volt-/270795959383?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0cb26c57#ht_4
840wt_1161
source:
http://www.toyne.org.uk/zetec-fitment.html
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loggyboy
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| posted on 23/10/12 at 12:51 PM |
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I would imagine ANY alternator would be an option as long as your happy to fabricate mounts for it. I cant imagine their being much differnence accept
for pulleys and only minor differences in mounts.
Mistral Motorsport
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 23/10/12 at 01:00 PM |
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I am very wary of repro or rebuilt alternators. The ones I have had in the last few years have lasted from 200-2000 miles.
I have a denso (digger) one on my everyday Triumph, 3 years and no problems at all. On my zetec powered car I used an escort alternator that came with
the engine, and that was bombproof too. (it replaced the Lucas rebuild one, came in a lucas box and everything, with the car. That was the one that
did 200 miles)
My advise, stick with OEM stuff, it will last.
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BaileyPerformance
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| posted on 24/10/12 at 08:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
I am very wary of repro or rebuilt alternators. The ones I have had in the last few years have lasted from 200-2000 miles.
I have a denso (digger) one on my everyday Triumph, 3 years and no problems at all. On my zetec powered car I used an escort alternator that came with
the engine, and that was bombproof too. (it replaced the Lucas rebuild one, came in a lucas box and everything, with the car. That was the one that
did 200 miles)
My advise, stick with OEM stuff, it will last.
Assume you don't have room for the original blacktop alternator? These are about 80A and quite small compared to the silvertop alternator.
The alternator is designed to run with the Ford ECU, but if you leave the 3 way connectors disconnected (only wire the BATT term) the alternator
defaults to constant 14.0V output. No way of connecting a battery warning light but you could just use the dash voltmeter.
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BaileyPerformance
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| posted on 24/10/12 at 08:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
I am very wary of repro or rebuilt alternators. The ones I have had in the last few years have lasted from 200-2000 miles.
I have a denso (digger) one on my everyday Triumph, 3 years and no problems at all. On my zetec powered car I used an escort alternator that came with
the engine, and that was bombproof too. (it replaced the Lucas rebuild one, came in a lucas box and everything, with the car. That was the one that
did 200 miles)
My advise, stick with OEM stuff, it will last.
Assume you don't have room for the original blacktop alternator? These are about 80A and quite small compared to the silvertop alternator.
The alternator is designed to run with the Ford ECU, but if you leave the 3 way connectors disconnected (only wire the BATT term) the alternator
defaults to constant 14.0V output. No way of connecting a battery warning light but you could just use the dash voltmeter.
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