Here we go, I've searched the forum and read all the threads. Searched Google and eBay along with other kit car sites but am still mightily
confused about alternator choice.
My problem as I sure other people have had is the standard zetec one is too big. It doesn't fit the gap under the inlet and there is now an
engine mount where it originally sat.
Various japanese, denso, charade micra alternatives have been used/suggested but I'm struggling to see how they are connected via the pulley.
Most of them have a V pulley and the Ford systems is a flat mutligroove jobbie. I see on the Sylva site they use a Lucas LRB172 from a Ford Fiasco or
Escort. Does anyone know how big the LRB172 is?
Can anyone give me the definitive advice, or point to the right url for connecting these small alternators and is 40amp output enough for my RedTop
25?
I can make my own brackets its just getting the right parts thats puzzling me.
Cheers,
Steve
look at the pulley end - ther should be a nut holding the pulley on; also a hex keyway in the shaft so hod it as you undo rthe nut.
you have to realise that alternaotr manufacturers make alternators for different car manufactures and models - it would make sens for them to be
fitted with different pulleys as per requirement.
Coozer
I used the Daihatsu one - just walked into my local motor factors and ordered one with an appropriate pulley to use with my bottom pulley. I bought a
bracket from Tiger but would make one / get a better one made locally next time.
Photo here
I don;t suppose there is a definitive answer but this worked for me!
Wyn
Drop numnuts (dion) a message as he built my MNR which is running a 2l zetec, he maybe able to point you in the right direction.
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Originally posted by coozer
Various japanese, denso, charade micra alternatives have been used/suggested but I'm struggling to see how they are connected via the pulley. Most of them have a V pulley and the Ford systems is a flat mutligroove jobbie.
Seems central and isn't going anywhere, and at a tenner from the
scrappers, if owt goes wrong with it, it gets replaced
I kept the trusty bedford rascal alterantor from my pinto set up and used it on the zetec, removed the V belt pulley and replaced with the multi
groove pulley from the original zetec escort set up.
I had to get a sleeve turned down to make the multi groove sit central, no probs so far.
lsdweb, why the toothed pulled are you not using the Zetec flywheel?
The 1.8 zetec in the Fiesta XR2i had the bracket on the exhaust side lower down, could you fit the alternator there in your car?
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Originally posted by Peteff
The 1.8 zetec in the Fiesta XR2i had the bracket on the exhaust side lower down, could you fit the alternator there in your car?
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lsdweb, why the toothed pulled are you not using the Zetec flywheel?
Once the batteries on the camera are charged up I'll try and get a photo of mine if that will help
I opted for the alternator off a CVH/ DOHC Sierra. This, although not small, fits straight on and has the correct pulley.
One day I may fit a smaller one but this does fine for now and was cheap and new off ebay.
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Originally posted by TangoMan
I opted for the alternator off a CVH/ DOHC Sierra. This, although not small, fits straight on and has the correct pulley.
Escort as sold by Dunnell
sierra Dohc
Renault 5
Cheers B-W
Dunnell one looks canny, can't imagine I can afford it though! Is that the Lucas LRB172 I mentioned above? Recommended by Sylva.
Does the Renault 5 one come with the correct pulley??
Steve
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Originally posted by coozer
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Originally posted by TangoMan
I opted for the alternator off a CVH/ DOHC Sierra. This, although not small, fits straight on and has the correct pulley.
Any idea size wise against the zetec alternator. I've just measured it and its over 6" across!
I'm wondering as well how big the Escort one is as I mentioned above.
Cheers,
Steve