Marcos Maniacs

Don,

Similar to what Dave said, when I had my MARCOS 3.0 Essex, I 
converted to an alternator.  The main problem, of course, was finding 
an application that would allow for bonnet clearance.  I took mine to 
an auto electric specialist and he installed a small Toyota 
alternator.  He used a universal bracket that allowed for 
adjustments.  In hindsight, the wiring didn't look that difficult, 
although I am not a great electrician and am glad I contracted out on 
that one.  The conversion was well worth the effort though as it 
cured many electrical gremlins that I had w/ the generator.

Good luck,
Regards,
Tad---

 In MarcosManiacs@y..., David Skora <David@a...> wrote:
> Hi Don
> In my Capri 2.8L, I installed an alternator from a Chev Sprint. Its 
very
> small and includes an integral regulator. Depending on your wires, I
> connected one wire between my idiot light and reg. Then One large 
wire
> directly to the common terminal on the old regulator and another 
wire from
> the ignition field switch at the old regulator again. Some one gave 
me a
> bracket they had used on another V6 conversion so it mounted easily 
on my
> motor. All said and done, It produces about the same amps as the 
old gen.
> with the added benefit of charging at idle speed.
> 
> Dave (5006)
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	Don Lattimer [SMTP:donlattimer@p...]
> > Sent:	Thursday, August 23, 2001 8:40 AM
> > To:	MarcosManiacs@y...
> > Subject:	[MarcosManiacs] Alternator/Generator
> > 
> > Maniacs,
> > 
> > I have a 71 with the Ford Essex V6.  It still has the original 
> > generator installed (chrome plated tho).  I'm thinking of 
converting 
> > to an alternator when I install the Pertronix ignition.
> > 
> > Question:  Have any of you done this?  If so, what brand/model 
> > alternator was used?  How involved is the wiring change?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Don
> > '71 Marcos V6 #3M5759
> > Willits, CA
> > 
> > 
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