sami 13/60 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Can anyone tell me of a simple conversion (in terms of size/space/brackets etc) for dynamo to alternator on my 13/60, preferably using an alternator from something that is cheap and in plentiful supply? All thoughts welcome, Many thanks, Samantha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Here's a guy in Devon who's written about his conversion. A new Spitfire alternator on Flea Bay is around £50, but you can get them cheaper if you look around. http://www.triumphclub.co.nz/?page_id=825 Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Use the brackets and adjuster arm from a 1500 Spitfire and then its a probably engineer job. I agree with Doug use a 1500 Spit alternator. - A Lucas 16ACR or 17ACR Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sami 13/60 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Ah.....fairly simple then by the sound of it Many thanks, Samantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Any of the Triumphs from that era will do as a donor - large saloons such as the 2000 or smaller such as the Dolomites or Toledos. You'll probably find that postage on the unit will be higher than the cost price. Rewiring the control box is also very simple, let us know if you need the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sami 13/60 Posted December 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks Colin, will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Yes, the replacing the dynamo with an alternator is very straight forward. There are two item you need one being the mounting bracket that bolts to the block this can be obtained from all the 1300/1500/2000/2500 cars. e.g. Spitfire/Dolomite/ Toledo/Big Saloons. The second is the adjusting bracket/arm and only the 1300/1500, four cylinder, cars will give the correct adjustment. e.g. Spitfire/Dolomite/ Toledo, not the big Saloon. Some of the parts suppliers can supply the bits. However, talk to the people at your local area as they may have the parts on an old engine. As Colin has said the control box needs to be by-passed. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete Lewis Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 as the charge rate will be higher than the dynamo i would add/rewire a new heavier gauge wire from the alt to the solenoid /battery link and not use the originals but to bypass the regulator you join all the big 30amp lucars together and the two smaller 17amp lucars , dispose of the earth . Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sami 13/60 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Great.....many thanks, I think I've got all the info I need now......just need some decent weather to get out there and get on with it! May have to wait until the other jobs are done I think! Samantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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