Alternator alternative

[Henk]

The alternator on my Dolomite doesn't deliver anymore. I replaced the voltage stabiliser, but it's delivered voltage drops as soon as I turn the lights on or the OD in (which in my opinion causes the OD to drop out...).
It only lasted a bit longer than a year, bought it locally but lost the bill. It's marked "Lucas Elektrik" and the use of k's make me wonder that it's not a original Lucas one.
I found this alternative, with a much larger charging current. What do you think, would it harm to install this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Luc ... 1473806387

[Mahesh]

I've got a similar one I bought a week ago, unfortunately I have not installed it yet, my car is in for body repairs.

I got the model number from the Wosp catalogue ( http://www.wosperformance.co.uk/product ... lications/)
and then started looking for the model no, LMA638 to see if I could find it for sale.

On Ebay it came up as

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini- ... 19cd7a8cb4

I rang the seller who checked, and said Wosp only brand them, they don't make them.

As far as I know from my days in electronics class, the draw of current will only be what the equipment requires, (unless you have a short circuit) and
as long as all your wiring is sound and correctly fused you should be fine.

If anyone can add to this, it would be most helpfull.

[xvivalve]

There are many Dolomites and Toledos fitted with that unit. If you are lucky with the type even the multi-plug fits...

[naskeet]

Many years ago, I substituted into my 1974 Triumph Toledo 1300, what I believe to be a Lucas 23ACR alternator (about 55A, I think) originating from a Rover SDI, but I needed to use a larger V-belt and modify the connection wiring.

[Henk]

Great guys, I'll order one and report back.

[naskeet]

Many years ago, I substituted into my 1974 Triumph Toledo 1300, what I believe to be a Lucas 23ACR alternator (about 55A, I think) originating from a Rover SDI, but I needed to use a larger V-belt and modify the connection wiring.

One of the things I forgot to mention, was that the alternator body came VERY close to the battery-retaining bracket, so I had to shorten the front-most, double-ended threaded stud (which passes through the nearside inner front wing) to stop it fouling the alternator.

[Henk]

Thanks but no problem for me: battery goes to the boot.

[naskeet]

Many years ago, I substituted into my 1974 Triumph Toledo 1300, what I believe to be a Lucas 23ACR alternator (about 55A, I think) originating from a Rover SDI, but I needed to use a larger V-belt and modify the connection wiring.

One of the things I forgot to mention, was that the alternator body came VERY close to the battery-retaining bracket, so I had to shorten the front-most, double-ended threaded stud (which passes through the nearside inner front wing) to stop it fouling the alternator.

The last second-hand alternator substituted into my 1974 Triumph Toledo 1300, originating from a Rover SD1, appears to be a Lucas A133 of maximum 65A output capacity (rather than the earlier "£ ACR), as used in the Rover 2000 & 3500, from 1982 onward.

The alternator’s aluminium identification plate bears the following legend:

Encircled letter Y, followed by 24125D
A133 – 65
198312V1

I shall check details of alternator girth, pulley diameter and V-belt size used

The alternator adjustment bolt is an M8 metric thread, requiring a 13 mm AF spanner