Alternator

[jason]

Hi All.

I am using the V6 for my build. I can't see any way of fitting the original alternator into the space. Does anyone know where i can get a small one from please?

[mark]

I used a denso alternator from a diahatsu (not sure how its spelt!)

Also fitted to a few other models too apparently

Normally a few on ebay if you type in nippon denso alternator

Not much bigger than a decent size mug and it powers the roadsters needs easily

I got mine from a scrappy for £20 but had to take it off a minature 4x4 which was a pain i moved lots of things out of the way with a big hammer!

Edited to say they arent cheap, unless you get them from the scrappy!!

[Bonzo]

Hi Jason

Here's a picture of the Nippon Denso alternator



As you can see, it's tiny, Ideal if you don't want to spend megga bucks on a racing one which probably wouldn't be much smaller of lighter

As Mark said, this one came off a Daihatsu Fourtrack, same one is fitted to the Daihatsu Sportrack as well as other models made by Daihatsu.

You'll also find them on many Jap built vehicles.

[mark]

Nice one Ronnie, you must have an immense collection of photographs, i make a size comparison to a mug and half an hour later you have a pic posted

They call people who live in spuds neck of the woods monkey hangers............................. got any pics?!!!

[Bonzo]

Errm yes .... But it would probably be deleted by forum admin

Perhaps I have the wrong image in mind

[Spikehaus]

Originally Posted by jason

Hi All.

I am using the V6 for my build. I can't see any way of fitting the original alternator into the space. Does anyone know where i can get a small one from please?

Is that the Cologne V6? If so I have already solved that issue. Have a look at my build pics. The alternator is the easy bit to sort, its the fuel injection that will give you a challenge!

[ozzy1]

A popular option here is the starter motor from a forklift,although you would probably need to compare them side by side for mounting points.

[SeriesLandy]

Originally Posted by ozzy1

A popular option here is the starter motor from a forklift,although you would probably need to compare them side by side for mounting points.

I wouldn't go the forklift route, the one on mine at work just cost £570 to replace.