Alternator

[whitehillbilly64]

Hi,
Just wondering, what is a straight swap, for the old series 3 type ????
I have only the one fitted to the Holden motor, looks the same type as those fitted.
But I think it reads 15amp ???? Would this be correct for the 186 Holden ????
Any good for the 2 1/4 petrol. ( pushes out nearly 14 volts )
Was going to have a look in the. Local car yard,for one.
Or do I fit a new after market one.
Thanks

Whitehillbilly

[JDNSW]

Up to you - I went to a local auto electrician and told him I wanted a replacement for the alternator in a Series 3. "No problems! $150". It does not have a brand on it, but seems to work well.

John

[mick88]

Hi,
Just wondering, what is a straight swap, for the old series 3 type ????
I have only the one fitted to the Holden motor, looks the same type as those fitted.
But I think it reads 15amp ???? Would this be correct for the 186 Holden ????
Any good for the 2 1/4 petrol. ( pushes out nearly 14 volts )
Was going to have a look in the. Local car yard,for one.
Or do I fit a new after market one.
Thanks

Whitehillbilly



If it's a Bosch on the 186 it should be 35 Amp.
However some of the Belmonts of the era (HK, HG, HT) had Lucas electrics, but I wold expect they were still at least 35 amp.


Cheers, Mick.

[whitehillbilly64]

Thanks gents,
will get some pics.

Update, Lucas, 15AC.
so will this run ok on Gilbert plus Radio/CB and lights.
Battery Is the older one from my Mitsubishi Challenger V6 ( 760cca )

whitehllbilly

[Aussie Bob]

I think I purchased what John did, an alternator with no brand. Sadly mine cost a tad more than $150, more like $200 from roverparts (http://roverparts.com.au/inc/sdetail/4733)

It fitted straight in and hooked right up to the existing two wires and works correctly. I pulled off the original alternator and it had squeaky bearings. I pulled it apart to replace them and looked at the general condition inside and out, which was awful, hence went with the new one.

[mick88]

Thanks gents,
will get some pics.

Update, Lucas, 15AC.
so will this run ok on Gilbert plus Radio/CB and lights.
Battery Is the older one from my Mitsubishi Challenger V6 ( 760cca )

whitehllbilly


A bit here on AULRO about it.


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-iii/126088-15ac-alternator-upgrade.html


Specs here.
It is 34amp, or should that be 34 Lucas Amps ;)


NAPA AUTO PARTS (http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Alternator-Remfd-Lucas-15AC-12-Volts-34-Amps/_/R-NAE14008_0006541824)




Cheers, Mick.

[whitehillbilly64]

And to test amps from it with a multi meter I should ????

whitehillbilly

[JDNSW]

I think I purchased what John did, an alternator with no brand. Sadly mine cost a tad more than $150, more like $200 from roverparts (http://roverparts.com.au/inc/sdetail/4733)

.......

This bloke commented "That's the old price, I'll have to charge more for the one I get to hold in stock."

John

[Aaron IIA]

Just wondering, what is a straight swap, for the old series 3 type ????

Bosch make an alternator that is the same size and mounting pattern as the Lucas 15ac, but with more output and better components.

Aaron

[Aaron IIA]

And to test amps from it with a multi meter I should ????

whitehillbilly

Run the battery down a bit. At a fast idle, with all accessories and lights on, use a clamp meter on the output wire of the alternator.

Aaron

[whitehillbilly64]

Thanks Aaron,
Any numbers for that Bosch alternator.

Whitehillbilly

[Gerokent]

Don't use a digital multimeter to check amps as they usually only go to about 10 amps. Amp clamps are the go.

[Aaron IIA]

Thanks Aaron,
Any numbers for that Bosch alternator.

Whitehillbilly

I don't know the number for it, but it is listed as the Bosch substitute for a Lucas 15ac.

Aaron

[mick88]

Thanks Aaron,
Any numbers for that Bosch alternator.

Whitehillbilly


You might do some good here Billy!


Alternator & Starter Motor Catalogue LR recombined (http://2weektrial.emagcreator.com/eMagStudio/6b6c4992122e55b6ead432fb43b97d50/Alternator__Starter_Motor_Catalogue_LR_recombined/index.html#/394/)



Cheers, Mick.

[Ozdunc]

I used a Lucas 17ACR on my 2a

Works really well, but the longer body mean I had to fab up a mounting bracket, using the S3 cast bracket had the alternator hitting the chassis mounts