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Please forgive me if this is a stupid question but is there any reason why I couldn't fit a Lucas 18ACR to my 1975 Sprint?
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Yep you can fit one for more Amps :) :)

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Excellent, thank you.
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I would go for the later LRA style or even newer than that as the regulators are more robust and they are marginally more efficient.

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#5 Post by tonybsa »

Just fitted one to my 73 Sprint.The only issue I have found is the clip for the wiring plug almost catching the bottom rad hose,just removed the clip.Much better than my 15 ACR!
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