|
|
|
|
#1
16th November 2009, 10:29 PM
|
|||
|
|||
reverse altenator
do alternators run in reverse as i have had to re route my steering column, and cannot fit it on the right of the engine, i was instead thinking of mounting it in front of the engine to the left, any ideas greatly recived, cheers
|
|
#2
16th November 2009, 10:39 PM
|
||||
|
||||
what engine are you installing?
andy
|
|
#3
16th November 2009, 10:40 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
1.6 pinto with a type 9 box
|
|
#4
16th November 2009, 10:44 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
i think the "book car" was built using a pinto, & yes the alternator needed moving slightly, would the alternator bracket that is detailed in the book not give you the clearance you need?
Also if it helps.... Ash g is using the same engine as yourself & he,s just finished his engine installation, maybe he,ll be along soon to offer his help/experience . cheers andy
|
|
#5
16th November 2009, 10:49 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
basically because i have big feet i had to run the column over the top of the pedal box instead of through it, and i have used a different rack, so this means tha the column drops quicker and has to pull in tighter to the engine, hence the alternator has no room left
 on the left hand side if it is mounted by the side of the engine it will protrude through the body work, also no good, so either need a tiny alternator, or mount it infront of the engine. there seems to be plenty of room between it and the rad so thats what gave me the idea....
|
|
#6
16th November 2009, 10:55 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
oh ok, i understand the need now
 i remember that forum member "spikehaus" had similar issues with his alternator ( he,s fitted a Ford V6 engine), & he overcame the prob by re siting the alternator further forward as you have suggested, sorry but i can,t remember the thread title that discussed the way he resolved it, maybe send him a PM, i,m sure he,d help with info   cheers andy
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
