mattgriffiths2002
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 12:27 PM |
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My 2ltr Pinto alternator wont fit!!
Hi guys,
Having a problem trying to fit my alternator inside the chassis. My engine is mounted a bit further forwards than it should be so that doesnt help
either. Nevertheless, has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you get around it?
One potential solution I have it to buy a smaller alternator and make a new mounting bracket and make it so the alternator would sit much higher
almost above or in line with the top chassis rail?
Suggestions appreciated,
Thanks,
Matt
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BenB
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 12:28 PM |
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I think often people fit a smaller alternator like the nippon denso jobbies. Very small and still produce a fair amount of wallop. As found on many
japanese small cars in the scrapyard...
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mattgriffiths2002
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 12:34 PM |
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Thanks for that, what smaller alternators could you suggest then as well as that one which would work?
Thanks,
Matt
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The Baron
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 12:48 PM |
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I've got a 1.6 pinto & had the same problem. I then fitted a small alternator from a Nissan Micra.
You will need to make a new mounting bracket, and a tensioner. But thats not hard after makng a chassis.
Cheers,
The Baron
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 01:01 PM |
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Small alernator
Nissan Micra seems to be the one of choice.
Any compact alternator should be up to the job. 
Ronnie 
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mattgriffiths2002
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 01:29 PM |
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Cheers guys, ill get on with sorting the problem!
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Macbeast
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 02:28 PM |
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Bedford Rascal / Suzuki Supercarry has also been suggested
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 03:52 PM |
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I have a Kia Pride one on my Pinto
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 04:40 PM |
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i've used a 1991 nissan micra alternator on a home made bracket which brought it in closer to the block.
alternator £15 inc postage (off ebay) bracket out of 5mm steel plate that i traded. low cost
ditch
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Marlon
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| posted on 28/12/07 at 06:09 PM |
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I used a daewoo matiz alt on a home made bracket but i believe that some people have just removed the cooling fan from the pinto alt to give more
space. with no problems of overheating because of the low current drain of these cars.
john.
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