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 TD TF 1500 - change to an alternator


I read the article from s. Rinaldo concerning the voltmeter with interest. This rise an other question for me.
How can I change to an alternator?
I start this project already some Years ago. I found a FORD Alternator and modify the rear end to fit the cable to the revolution counter. My Point is how to wire the alternator and the existing regulator.

Has somebody an instruction to change over?


GK Guenter

Guenter,
Here's the Dynalite wiring diagram. Has your car got electronic ignition positive earth? If so, that will need replacing with a negative earth version. You will also need to change the polarity on the ignition coil.

Regards
Declan


Declan Burns

Thank you Declan for you help.
wiring looks simple, my TD 1953 has negative earth but I use an electronic ignition, the 1-2-3 ignition.

I try to check the functionality of the Alternator. I clamp the alternator in the Lathe
connect the small yellow wire to +12V and connect the ground to the lathe ground.
On the main connector I wire a Multimeter. Wenn the alternator turned the Multimeter shows not more the 6V.
Is it OK or is there something to do before?
The alternator was not a second hand unit but a brand new spare part.
regards, Guenter
GK Guenter

Guenter,
Maybe the lathe was not turning fast enough to go over 6V.
Regards
Declan
Declan Burns

BTDT, Guenter. See http://www.ttalk.info/Dynamator-for-Lazarus.html Bud
Bud Krueger

Bad Boy Classics sell Dynalites with a rencounter take off as used on Frogeye Sprites for about £140.
Would they suit your needs?
Alan
Alan Anstead

They sell the Dynamator, last time I looked. Much cheaper than a Dynalite and seem to hold up well.
Dave H
Dave Hill

Whatever BBC call them I have one on each of my Sprites. I bought mine after a friend trialled one on his Frogeye for a couple of years.
Alan Anstead

This thread was discussed between 22/01/2020 and 23/01/2020

MG TD TF 1500 index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG TD TF 1500 BBS is active now.