2.6 use same alternator as 2.25?

[gudjeon]

Sorry on a 2.25. I ground a step on the large ear and made my own through bolt, and spacer to mount up to original generator mount. The top bracket was just from the alternator donor and welded on to suit.

[johnnyhats]

My alt is out on my 2.6, it is a rebuilt unit from RN and I still have the original Lucas unit in a box. The rebuilt unit only lasted 5-6 years based on when the PO told me he swapped it. I see they are no longer available as rebuilt, but I'm wondering if I should buy the proline unit(assuming it fits), rebuild what I've got at a local shop, or try an aftermarket upgrade. Obviously the added amps from an aftermarket would be nice as well as the ease of replacement later on, but I'm not hugely interested in fabricating brackets at this point in time, though I will if it is the best option.

Hello Gents,

I thought I'd share some info on what I found for a replacement for my old 2.25 D lump with the 43 amp alternator. I have also had the thought of converting to a larger alt with more amps but really didn't like to idea of the brackets, although pangolin brackets was where I was leaning... Well, yesterday my mechanic gave no choice but to figure out a solution since he broke one of the pivot points on the alternator (the cost of not doing things yourself). There's a few suppliers of a Lucas 70 amp that will bolt directly in without any brackets and the 3 pin connectors are the same so no splicing (you can google 'Type A127 70 amp'). The alternators vary from new to remanufactured and vary in prices from $108 - $260. If anyone does go with this route be sure to get the pulley and fan on the unit. The 43 amp has a 15mm shaft and the 70 amp comes with a 17mm shaft therefore you cannot use the old pulley/fan. I ended up getting a new OEM Lucas multi-fit 70 amp unit (Part #: LEA0272) which you can mount for either on the right or left. The unit is from ELREG Distributors up in Buffalo, NY (http://www.elreg.com/catalog_product.aspx?prod_id=1009). The cost was $108 which I felt was a steal considering all other options, and no core charge.

Here are some other options for a Lucas 70 amp alternator without using brackets:

IAT in Queens NY. Great marine and agriculture parts supplier. I wanted to go with this unit as it is close to stock as it gets but the RH (right-hand) unit didn't have the pulley and fan and I didn't feel like spending more time trying to source them. $115 bucks and again no core charge.
Lucas 12V / 70 Amp A127 Type Alternator

http://www.iat-usa.com/zoom.asp?pid=A290

Also, NAPA Auto Parts has a 70 amp (part #: WIL 90178065) too in their Pro Series Line: http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...065_0239795320. Little less bang for me since it's not Lucas and it's remanufactured and more money but good to know for an emergency since NAPA is all over.. I believe they have a 120 amp too. If you want to inquire on that, then call their 800 number and reference this older number (Part #: NAE 12088). The service person will ask you which alt amp you want 70 or 120 - just asked for the 70.

And one last interesting site I ran across if you'd really have to time to spend and like to go big on your alternator, http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/Brackets.html. It seems there's enough universal brackets to accept pretty much anything you would like to put into the ole landy's. You can also try source a marine alternator that will well be over 100 amp and should bolt directly in. I ran across one but lost it in the search.

Of course I am no expert on alternators and I am still waiting on my purchase to install it myself...

Cheers!

[johnnyhats]

Follow-up to my previous post..

I did not mention that the alternator I was replacing is for a 1983 110 2.25 NA Diesel. Again, I did purchase an OEM Lucas multi-fit 70 amp unit (Part #: LEA0272) from ELREG Distributors up in Buffalo, NY and fits perfectly and no slicing as the connector fits right on the 3 blades on the unit. The alternator fits a little tight with the muti-fit ears that sit on top so I had to fit a shorter belt for clearance and a snug fit. I did end up having to source a pulley as the one that was installed extended 1/4" far out from alignment. I sourced the pulley from a local shop in Brooklyn NY, Patterson Battery Services, who actually deals with IAT and can provide you with the correct pulley and the Lucas 70 amp alternator for the same cost as buying it from IAT (mentioned in previous post and below in this post). They were great and Mike there was very quick as they know all about alternators and batteries.

Patterson Battery Services
371 Union Avenue
NY 11211-3426
(718) 782-7360
Ask for Mike

The new alternator works flawlessly and has almost doubled the amps from the old 43 amp Lucus but I would recommend purchasing a right-hand or left-hand mount unit (Lucas 12V / 70 Amp A127 Type Alternator http://www.iat-usa.com/zoom.asp?pid=A290) from IAT in Queens NY if you are looking for a stock alt appearance.

-john

[Cutter]

Thanks for the info, good resources to be aware of.