Alternative alternator (sprint) ?

[tony g]

Is there an alternator from a modern car that would fit without too much trouble? I was thinking of something like a denso from a Japanese car or similar. I dont mind fabrication/machining bits to suit and as the wiring loom is going to be "modernised" soon I thought I could integrate this at the same time.

Cheers

Tony

[xvivalve]

A127 from Montego/Maestro. Fits without any modification.

[soe8m]

A127 from Montego/Maestro. Fits without any modification.

Modern.

There are a lot of "modern" lucas alternators that fit. The LRA100 is the most modern type. If you want a denso or something like that the best is to go to a shop that sells alternators and just have a phisical compare what could fit.

A friend of mine does work at such a shop ands the lra100 is fine. They are also with more amps but i do not know their number. He also did modify some bosch starter for me that fits. Half the current, 1,7kw, double the speed and half the weight as the orignal 0,7kw one.

Jeroen

[Jon Tilson]

LRA100 style predates the A127...

Guess you dont have too much later Brit stuff in Orange country...

There isnt that much left here....

Jonners

[tony g]

Thanks guys, I'll do some research.

Tony

[xvivalve]

No, there's not a lot left, but the alternators are still in plentiful supply, even new ones, and as they fit without modification of anything it's an easy way to get 60 - 65 amps.

[tony g]

I did know about the montego units as a replacement but I was also thinking of losing the bulk sizewise. With originals so close to the battery (which i'm moving also) I'm trying for a clean look in the engine bay if poss. I may have other plans for the space provided

Tony

[xvivalve]

The A127 are slightly smaller in width and circumference, but not a lot

[cliftyhanger]

the little denso ones are very good. Daihutsu charade I believe...
Little bit of a fiddle to fit, but I got 2 brand new genuine ones at £40 each. Bargain.

[tony g]

Thanks Clive, do you have any pics of your set up?

Cheers

Tony

[cliftyhanger]

It was on my 1500, now bolted to a TR7 engine (oops, must get that car finished )
Can take a pic, but be aware I think my mounting would not be typical. I had no reference to begin with....

But the alternators are tiny, light and about £180 from brise motorsport, used by loads of people in lightweight kitcars etc.
http://www.brise.co.uk/Denso-5305.html

cheaper off the bay...

[tony g]

Yes they look good. If the mx5 one i have doesnt work out ill head in that direction .
Cheers

Tony

[GrahamFountain]

Thinlk i'm in need of one - haveing it and battery tested tomorow (if it starts).

But these A127 appear to ba available left and right handed:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-ALT ... 35d2ab0f8c
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-ALTERNATO ... 35d2ab158a

Anyone know which fits?

[sprint95m]

It was on my 1500, now bolted to a TR7 engine (oops, must get that car finished )
Can take a pic, but be aware I think my mounting would not be typical. I had no reference to begin with....

But the alternators are tiny, light and about £180 from brise motorsport, used by loads of people in lightweight kitcars etc.
http://www.brise.co.uk/Denso-5305.html

cheaper off the bay...

Chris Witor sells these as kits ready to fit our cars....
http://www.chriswitor.com/proddetail.php?prod=CW4595



Ian.

[cliftyhanger]

My £40 sounds a bargain! The spacer for the mount was just washers, a few, but easy to get it exact. The adjuster I cut and welded the standard arm. But those turnbuckles are not too dear. On mine, I ended up using a 2CV belt (no manual fan)