MG-Cars.net

Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG MGA - Generator to Sell or Donate

When I got my car, I got an old generator with it in a box. Definitely used and has no pulley.
I want to get rid of it as I have no use for it and I have a brand new alternator which I will probably install if the current generator fails.

Before selling it or donating it, I would like to test it to make sure it is not burnt...or is easily repairable.
Are there any test that can be done easily with a voltmeter & continuity tester to check if it could be good while it is out of the car?

If I sell it at least I would like to understand what condition it is in.

Also if any of you is interested in such a component let me know.

Regards,
Gonzalo
Gonzalo Ramos

Gonzalo,

Try watching this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noK-oZMb8i8&feature=player_embedded
F Valenzano

Gonzalo,
sorry I dont need a generator but let us know when you decide to fit the alternator. Many of us have successfully done the conversion and we can probably help you with it.
Colyn
Colyn Firth

Ok, thank you for the offering.
I have gone through the instructions a couple of times and it doesn't look to complicated but I have leanrt that it is never as easy as it seems one you get down to do it...
I will let you know when I do the conversion, however so far since I adjusted the voltage regulator the generator works really good and I am even powering a radio/cd player with no drain of the battery. Of course I had to do the pos2neg ground conversion first.
Gonzalo Ramos

Gonzalo,

Do you still have that generator ??
DA MacFarlane

I also have a spare generator in great shape. The polarity has been changed to negative earth. It's free for the cost of shipping.
K Cobley

Great. I just emailed you.
DA MacFarlane

I guess too late, but I yes, I still have the generator.

Probably will put it on ebay soon...
Gonzalo Ramos

Hi,

No problem. I haven't heard back from K in washington, but I will let you know either way AAP. Thanks !
Let me know before you put it on ebay.

email me directly, please.
DA MacFarlane

This thread was discussed between 26/05/2010 and 29/07/2010

MG MGA index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG MGA BBS is active now.