Just a query regarding these later type of alternators. Those selling them say check with an auto electrician before installation?

Just curious if there are major differences to the wiring up or is more a precaution that your aging lucas wiring loom may not be able to take the load??

Cheers,

TT

Just ensure there are 2 heavy wires from the 12V+ terminal back to the battery lead stud on the solenoid. Early cars with 15AC alternators only had 1.... not enough for a 65A+ alternator.
Rest of the car's wiring will be OK, no problem.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Summ's it up..White Wires

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Yeah the only difference is the two wires. I've got a 16ARC on at the moment but isn't good enough, I've started to modify an N16 Pulsar Alternator, so far it looks good that it will fit. What sort of output is the 17ACR, my 16ARC is about 30-40 amps but the pulsar one is about 70-75amps, so whats the 17ACR rated at?

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

36A, according to Google.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

36 amps ay? I think I'll keep modifying my Nissan one, just a few cms of steal to cut off and presto!

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

55Amp according to the Haynes manual iirc