Series alternator question

[a109]

Man, you guys are making me feel bad. I bought the correct Lucas alternator. Maybe I should have gone with a Delco.

Don't feel bad, the 16acr is a decent little unit but of low output. It works well for a series with no electrical add ons.

John

[bamarover]

The guys at the parts store said I could turn it, I asked them to do it for me. When they did, they let it open too much while turning to the correct position and out came the brush springs. They just gave me another one. I had no experience, but I might sould do it now.
Greg

[badvibes]

Maybe you've already fixed the problem but I used the Delco 10SI, part # 334-2113. It puts out 63 amps. I actually had to do a generator to alt conversion. Had to fab some new brackets but it was all pretty straight forward. Another Delco alt that should work is #321-250, 12SI, which puts out 78 amps. It is nice knowing that I can probably find this part on the shelf if/when I need one.

Been reading this site for a few weeks now, first time posting. This neophyte is willing to learn.

[a109]

The guys at the parts store said I could turn it, I asked them to do it for me. When they did, they let it open too much while turning to the correct position and out came the brush springs. They just gave me another one. I had no experience, but I might sould do it now.
Greg

If this happens the brushes can be retained against the springs with a straight piece of wire through holes provided in the case. The wire is then removed after assembly. Its part of the unit assembly procedure.
John

[Donnie]

A Delco 10si, with an internal regulator will bolt up with out a lot of hassle. If the wires are not in the location that works for you, just remove the 4 bolts that connect the two housings and tap it loose DO NOT spread the housings more than enough to get the position that you need. Jimco is the company that makes a 2 wire connection harness for this application. one wire to the battery and one to an Ign source, Any alt. shop should be able to sell you the Jimco connector. Donnie

[slorocco]

Thanks for the part numbers. I'll keep them on hand for the next time.

Maybe you've already fixed the problem but I used the Delco 10SI, part # 334-2113. It puts out 63 amps. I actually had to do a generator to alt conversion. Had to fab some new brackets but it was all pretty straight forward. Another Delco alt that should work is #321-250, 12SI, which puts out 78 amps. It is nice knowing that I can probably find this part on the shelf if/when I need one.

Been reading this site for a few weeks now, first time posting. This neophyte is willing to learn.