OK thank you Rex.
An anti clockwise alternator would solve the drive problem,and 60 amps output
is fine.
I am not sure what kind of Honda vehicle to look for 4 or 6 cylinder,
but understand that it is front wheel drive.
Perhaps an older model as most cars now seem to have the flat
wide drive belt,that's why I was going to use Lucas type driven by a vee belt.
Will try the breakers yards and see what comes up.
Ray.
fitting Alternators
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Re: fitting Alternators
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Re: fitting Alternators
Ray
It was many of the 4cyl fwd models, possibly mid 1990's. Look for the engine front lying to the left. Some had reverse mounted alts (I think).
Not the 6 cyls. I don't think any of the 5 cyl either (Yes they made 5cyl).
In my experience the wrecker/breaker is the best info source as they have practical experience in dealing with the endless variations in jap specs. They'll save you alot of work. Suggest they'll offer several pulley options. Some very old models had external regulators (I think), but I think these pre-date the anticlockwise engines. I find the practical experience & knowledge or wreckers superior to even the genuine dealership, who often is just a button pusher.
If it comes to it, you might have to do a pulley graft as the lucas is prob a 3/8" vee & the honda a polyrib. However that's no big drama.
Ironically, Never was a big fan of the honda cars. However they made some lovely bikes. Firestorm VTR, CR250, XR400 aah to be air cooled
Rex
It was many of the 4cyl fwd models, possibly mid 1990's. Look for the engine front lying to the left. Some had reverse mounted alts (I think).
Not the 6 cyls. I don't think any of the 5 cyl either (Yes they made 5cyl).
In my experience the wrecker/breaker is the best info source as they have practical experience in dealing with the endless variations in jap specs. They'll save you alot of work. Suggest they'll offer several pulley options. Some very old models had external regulators (I think), but I think these pre-date the anticlockwise engines. I find the practical experience & knowledge or wreckers superior to even the genuine dealership, who often is just a button pusher.
If it comes to it, you might have to do a pulley graft as the lucas is prob a 3/8" vee & the honda a polyrib. However that's no big drama.
Ironically, Never was a big fan of the honda cars. However they made some lovely bikes. Firestorm VTR, CR250, XR400 aah to be air cooled
Rex