Subject: Loop alternators
Author: Greg Field
Date: Jul 22, 2003, 8:28 AM
Post ID: 1713865538
Has anyone on this list actually fitted an alternator to a loop?
I'm strongly thinking of doing that to get around all the constant
sheering off of gen-mount bolts and studs and cracking brackets and
all. Right now, I've got two different Eldos with cracked off bolts
(one has one broken; the other has both broken).
On both of these, I did everything I know to do (bedding the mount and
front of the generator in epoxy, welding on an extra strap securing the
whole mess to the distributor, using studs, and so on). The one on my
main ride broke a stud and then tore off the strap to the distr. after
about 10,000 miles. The one on the Helldorado did it in 720 miles.
I figure a lighter alternator would stress these bolts less.
What alt. did you use? Need to change pulleys? Will it run with the
stock belt cover?
THanks!
GF