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Alternator Conversion Complete

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RedTR3

RedTR3

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Finished the conversion yesterday - used the kit from Triumph Rescue. Fit perfectly, no shims needed to align the pulley. this was really easy to install. Now I bypassed the ammeter (still in dash but inactive) and I installed an aftermarket 2" voltmeter under the dash. Nice upgrade to the electrical...
 

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I think the kit was a good way to go.... I'm still having a rough time getting mine fitted correctly.

Can you tell me which terminal you connected the wires on the starter solenoid too?
 
The kit came with a cable to connect the alternator to the main 5/16" terminal on the solenoid. From there I used the existing brown wire to connect to the fuse block. From the fuse block I ran a new 10 ga wire from there to the light switch behind the dash, bypassing the ammeter. Is that what you mean?
 
Thanks for the reply, Randall also helped clear up my electrical question.

Do you notice much difference between the old generator ?
 
Yes, a nice change...I had installed a powerful Spal cooling fan and the generator could not produce enough current at idle. The alternator has no problem.
 
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