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I would like to convert from generator to alternator. I have an alternator bracket that I purchased form Moss motors to put on the "A". What style alternator do I need to make this conversion?
Does it eliminate the need for the voltage regulator? How many wires need to be hooked up?

Is it necessary to use a Lucas alternator?

Thanks,

Ray
 
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Ray,

There is a website called MGA Tech that has a section dealing with this type of conversion.. the link is

Alternator Conversion

The Home page link is :

MGA Guru

I have used this site as a reference for many of the questions I have had in restoring my A...
 
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Ray - One thing that is necessary to do if you are going to switch to negative ground. If you are going to do this, I would urge you to put some stickers in strategic spots on the car so mechanics or some future owner knows that the car is no longer the original positive ground. See the article on my web site regarding these stickers for the Moss part number https://homepages.donobi.net/sufuelpumps/...th_Stickers.pdf
Cheers,
 
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Thanks for the input. The tech site seems to have everything necessary for the conversion.

One more question; Can an alternator other than Lucas be utilized?

Ray
 
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Ray,

I think that the MGA Tech site has a list of recommended Alternators... I don't have time right now to corroborate that but will later today...
 
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Ray,

According to the site, any alternator will work...

You would be well advised to read this page on the site..

Any Alternator...
 
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Does anyone have a copy of the Saturn alternator conversion that were once posted on the "onefastmgb" site? All of the archived posts point to this link and it has been off line for a long time. I am mainly interested in the "clocking" process..The website above does not show the clocking process..
 
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