Peter R Shaw Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 having just fittted about the 4th alternator to my Xflow I decided to investigate the problem a little further rather than just take it back and get another ( they are getting a bit pissed off with me now at M P D ) I took the plastic bit off the end of the alternator to find 2 wires that were either not soldered properly or had got so hot that the solder had melted ...I think it was the former. Has anybody had similar problems and has anyone made a heatsheild or found another way of avoiding the alternator from getting quite so hot being so close to the exhaust manifold ?? Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongy Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Have you tried exhaust wrap - it worked for me, now its an alternator every 3 years instaed 😬 😬 😬 Strongy, pratting about on Blatchat when I should either be working or getting ready to go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I had the same problem, only I got to my 5th before finding the problem. Turned out to be the company doing the refurbishing were just plain crap. I ended up giving the alternator to a local auto electrician. He resoldered everything and its been going fine now for about 2 years! Steve SE7EN-UP! Incorporating the Caterham Links Database Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Peter, I have a 1997 Low Flying technical feature on fabrication of an alternator heat shield. Would a copy be any good to you? Gavin. prisonR 43 C12 KAR - Some pictures here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R Shaw Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 yes please Gavin ... Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hi Gavin My alternator is giving the dim glow at night so the heatshield might help a bit ,could you forward ,thanks. *cool*Barrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R Shaw Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 has anyone changed to one of these japanese small alternators ?? Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Peter and Barrie YHM! Better late than never ❗ 😬 prisonR 43 C12 KAR - Some pictures here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R Shaw Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks Gavin ..... hope to get time to study it soon ... weather not too good for blatting ! Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Would it be possible to use a sligthly longer belt? thus moving the alternator away from the exhaust, you'd need to check clearance of the frame members close by, might be worth a look. Drive belts are available in zillions of lengths from people like Fenners, if they're still going, be sure to get the correct sectional shape, all V belts are not the same. 1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 If you run a longer belt check proximity to the brake lines. Don't just do a static check - the engine moves around a bit when working hard, Guess how I found all this out... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Likewise. You can't get it much further away. Wrap some exhaust wrap around it with several large tie wraps. Does the job. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewls Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Owwww, glad I saw this ❗ I think I might have the same problem, see the thread above this Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I had the same problem with the Crossflow in my Westfield. After replacing the alternator 3 times I came to the conclusion it was the rubbish Lucas design. I ended up going to the scrap yard and getting one off a Fiesta. It was “almost” a straight swap, just a little spacing required to gett he pulley lined up. It came complete with a nice little heat shield at the back which kept it cool, and a slightly larger pulley to keep the speed down. The plan was to fit it and then have it reconditioned at a later date. I never did get around to it! I know several people who subsequently made this modification with good results… The other thing that kills the Lucas alternator is revs, that’s why they sell a smaller all steel engine pulley to get the RPM of the alternator down. Burtons sell them I think. back to work - no time to update the web site!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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