Alternative alternators
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:32 pm
Hi all,
I have searched the archives for alternators for my 72 +2. I know that the original fitment to our cars is the 17ACR. This Alternator is a 36A type.
Whilst running during the day in dry, warm weather the electrics on the car are OK, but last week I was forced to press the elan into service whilst I fixed the clutch on my wifes car.
Driving in the dark and wet was horrible. The fan was on, the headlights and the heated rear screen. The indicators just didnt flash at all!
I was thinking about upgrading the alternator to a higher current output, say 70A.
Has anyone done this? What are the alternative alternator part numbers I could put on the elan?
I have a new Bosch S5 660 CCA battery fitted, (purists look away now) I cut a section out of the boot floor and re-glassed and painted it to make it fit.
OR am I wasting my time? should I look for voltdrops all over the car?
Kind regards
Jeff 72+2
I have searched the archives for alternators for my 72 +2. I know that the original fitment to our cars is the 17ACR. This Alternator is a 36A type.
Whilst running during the day in dry, warm weather the electrics on the car are OK, but last week I was forced to press the elan into service whilst I fixed the clutch on my wifes car.
Driving in the dark and wet was horrible. The fan was on, the headlights and the heated rear screen. The indicators just didnt flash at all!
I was thinking about upgrading the alternator to a higher current output, say 70A.
Has anyone done this? What are the alternative alternator part numbers I could put on the elan?
I have a new Bosch S5 660 CCA battery fitted, (purists look away now) I cut a section out of the boot floor and re-glassed and painted it to make it fit.
OR am I wasting my time? should I look for voltdrops all over the car?
Kind regards
Jeff 72+2