VinceGledhill
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 08:22 AM |
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2.0 Pinto Plumbing and Alternator Fixing.
Hi People.
I'm having real problems with the plumbing from the bottom of the MK5 cortina radiator to the inlet of the water pump. This coupled with the
alternator placement is giving me a headache.
Please could someone describe how they overcome the problem, a few pics would be a real help.
Thanks again guys for all your input.
Oh and another thing. The alternator is FAR TOO BIG which car can you recommend I get one from?
[Edited on 26/3/04 by VinceGledhill]
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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Staple balls
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 08:39 AM |
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i've not done the plumbing yet.
but for the alternator, i've used one for a 2cv (remember they need a seperate regulator)
got mine from www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk
you'll need to sort a mount too, but that's a coupla bits of plate bent at 90 degrees 
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 08:40 AM |
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2CV Alternator fits a treat, but you'll need to fabricate a new mount.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 08:52 AM |
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others have used a small mitsubishi alternator - but i don't know which one unfortunately so not much help am I ! 
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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jonti
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 08:59 AM |
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If its any help I used a Diahatsu alternator mounted high up (see my pikkie archive) That gets it out of the way of the bottom hose.
It's not as close to the exhuast manifold as it looks either.
OFROK
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JoelP
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 09:07 AM |
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what problems are you having with the radiator hoses? i ended up using the vulcoflex hoses from europa, these are really good hoses, bend to any
angles and the can be ordered with different sized ends if needed. I got a 38 to 32mm hose, about 500mm long. Could be called expensive at around £15
but it gets the job done so its ok in my books!
https://secure.visav.co.uk/avshop/products.asp?getcats=true&cat=36&scat=84&sscat=35
third down on that page...
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 10:52 AM |
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Jonti. You don't know what alternator is off do you?
JoelP Rad hose has been a real pain in the but because of the tigtness of the locost chassis.
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 10:59 AM |
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i used the top hose off a bmw e30 318 as my bottom hose,fits a treat,alternator as fitted to bedford rascal etc
[Edited on 26/3/04 by theconrodkid]
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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CairB
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 12:47 PM |
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I used a Mitsubishi alternator on a pinto. The part number is in the picture description -
Mitsubishi Alternator
Cheers,
Colin
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 01:20 PM |
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a std sierra bottom hose costs 20 quid so 15 isnt bad!
europa do a range of flexy hoses with diff end dias
atb
steve
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James
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 05:32 PM |
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I went for the Bedford Rascal (CairB's Mitsubishi- I think!) option too. It's a little larger than the 2CV but it was the same price as a
2CV regulator so seemed the simple option!
Took about 20mins to extract from the Rascala long with it's mounts.
James
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 06:53 PM |
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I used a Capri bottom hose cut and extended with some straight pipe and a couple of 28mm copper pipe fittings. A 90 degree bend gets it round the
steering rack. The alternator wasn't a problem as I put the engine bay brace on the opposite side before I fitted the engine.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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jonti
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| posted on 26/3/04 at 08:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by VinceGledhill
Jonti. You don't know what alternator is off do you?
JoelP Rad hose has been a real pain in the but because of the tigtness of the locost chassis.
Alty is from a Diahatsu Hijet van. Its about half the size ( and weight) of the pinto unit, puts out about 40A and, as you can see, fits snug high up
under the manifold. It's about 1" away and no wires have melted yet.
Hoses are flexis from 'Oakbray' in Stoke
OFROK
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