Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #1

Hi, looking for suggestions, I have/about to buy a new wiring harness . to go on new chassis.
my car was originally dynamo, (all boxes are still in place),and had an alternator fitted with home made wiring. what are your thoughts .
Should i do original Dynamo or get a wiring harness with alternator .
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thanks phil

 

Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #2

 

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prensel

Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #3

Thats a nice looking chassis.
What are you using for paint/epoxy and inside protection ?

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #4

Alternator is easier.

If you like original looks there is a company who make dynamos that perform like an alternator. Sorry can't remember the company.

 

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rob1miles

Well-Known Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #5

Alternator, they replaced dynamos for a reason. Even the biggest dynamos (48A) struggle to keep a battery charged in winter and the voltage reg contacts will need regular cleaning, usually in the middle of nowhere in the dark.

 

Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #6

prensel said:

Thats a nice looking chassis.
What are you using for paint/epoxy and inside protection ?

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Thanks, if you look at my other post you can see how it’s going, the chassis is from Richards, it is galvanised, so had to degrease, then washed and etched with mordant solution, primed, wax oiled, then hamerite top coat,

 

Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #7

Hicap phill said:

Alternator is easier.

If you like original looks there is a company who make dynamos that perform like an alternator. Sorry can't remember the company.

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Thank you

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #8

http://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/dynators-dynamos/

 

Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #9

prensel said:

Thats a nice looking chassis.
What are you using for paint/epoxy and inside protection ?

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Hi, see my post below, phil

 

Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 16, 2018

• #10

Hicap phill said:

http://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/dynators-dynamos/

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Thank you I will take a look

 

ObiWanKenobi

Active Member

• Aug 22, 2018

• #11

I read a good article here. Says alternators are more reliable.
http://www.differencebetween.net/bu...ems/difference-between-dynamo-and-alternator/
Not car specific, but good article about the mechanics of it all.
Mike

 

Phil Gibbs

Active Member

• Aug 24, 2018

• #12

Thanks very interesting, I have ordered a new harness with the Alternator mod.