Whenever I see something like this, I figure it makes a good subject to talk about. If he made this mistake, I’m sure plenty of others have or possibly will too. If I can help others avoid these mistakes then I’m more than happy to do videos like this.
I know there’s a big online movement to eradicate the word of Lucas alternators and replace them all with 100+ amp alternatives, none of these cars need 100+ amp alternators. They will never draw anything close to that, and the wiring isn’t big enough to handle that kind of amperage if they would ever draw that much from added electrical equipment without being upgraded too. I have installed many if the new 43 amp Lucas units with very few failures even on cars that get used a lot. On this car the tach output comes from the alternator, and is calibrated from the speed the alternator is turning, so a proper replacement Lucas is what this is going to get.
Very Good Informative Video. Watched a lot of MG vids & haven't seen this subject covered. Thanks So Much for Making these for us.
Whenever I see something like this, I figure it makes a good subject to talk about. If he made this mistake, I’m sure plenty of others have or possibly will too. If I can help others avoid these mistakes then I’m more than happy to do videos like this.
Another great video. Thank you!
Good advice, thanks
Always an outstanding video and presentation..
Wouldn't you think that if he hooked the battery up as positive ground, that the radio would have played in reverse?🤣
Yes, that's how we found out that Paul was dead.
Sunbeam Alpine owner here. Lucas alternators are garbage so I got really good at swapping them for a Delco from a GM car and gained more amperage.
I know there’s a big online movement to eradicate the word of Lucas alternators and replace them all with 100+ amp alternatives, none of these cars need 100+ amp alternators. They will never draw anything close to that, and the wiring isn’t big enough to handle that kind of amperage if they would ever draw that much from added electrical equipment without being upgraded too.
I have installed many if the new 43 amp Lucas units with very few failures even on cars that get used a lot. On this car the tach output comes from the alternator, and is calibrated from the speed the alternator is turning, so a proper replacement Lucas is what this is going to get.
Ken Miles would have run that Tr6 owner right out of his shop 😂
I guess he’s lucky I’m not Ken Miles