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I've decided to convert from a generator to an alternator and I need some help on the electrical part. I did purchase the dummy voltage regulator box, but I'm a little lost on the relocation of the wires. If anybody out there has the generator to alternator conversion for dummies I'd appreciate it. I work best with diagrams of how to position all the wires, etc. It's time to get my Healey back on the road for this summer driving. Thanks in advance. Jim
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Generator-to-Alternator Conversion
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The dummy regulator box should have had the instructions in the box .
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See the Moss instructions:
The conversion I made 20 years ago had no provision for mounting the coil. You will need to find a good place to relocate it. Not a big deal unless you have a conversion that maintains the old generator housing. I assume you have gone to negative ground. You could have taken your old voltage regulator, removed the coil solenoids, and just internally shunted across the terminals with a heavy gauge wire which is what I did. Its just cosmetic and keeps the firewall looking original. Its one of the best upgrades I ever did to my BJ8.
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Yes you will need to relocate the coil if you’re using a regular alternator . Lots of ways to do it . Here’s how I did mine .
just made a bracket to fit on the new alternator mount so the coil sits above the alternator instead of the generator . Longer bolt needed for this .
just made a bracket to fit on the new alternator mount so the coil sits above the alternator instead of the generator . Longer bolt needed for this .
