Alternator overcharging.
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So. Second alternator in 3 months ( on 2 minis) that is overcharging ( one gave 20.7 v this one kicks out 16.20 volts.

Usually I would not mind putting in a new one but since brexit alternators here cost me about 120 to 130 euros.

Unfortunately it seems that rectifiers aren't available any more eighter.

Are there any alternatiefs for those? One is a 17acr the other is a 70 Amp type. Seems a chame to bin a whole alternator just for that.

Greets.

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018

What alternator are you using? I'd be very surprised if regulators aren't available for Lucas alternators. Spares for anything made by the "prince of darkness" are normally plentiful and don't sit on the shelf for long

I found this without much searching? - https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/1048

Standard Lucas. Don't see them for sale on minispares and mini sports. Non of the local shops have them.

https://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/...k%20to%20search

And a

https://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/...k%20to%20search

Grts

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018

Any pics of the regulators ?

I'd be surprised if an alternator repair place couldn't do something with it.

Or fit a different regulator.

Latter link says Lucas A115 and A127...searching ebay brings up various repair parts.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUCAS-A127-TYPE-...mMAAOxyaTxTQAGJ

Is all wiring sound ? all earthing good ? what type of battery ?

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

i have the one i already replaced open today and post some pics. the other one is still in the car.

batterys are quit heavy in amps for a standard mini but are normal lead /gel varta's

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018

https://www.benl.ebay.be/sch/i.html?_nkw=13...sid=m5467.l1311

So after some looking it seems that I can get the parts in the UK. Local car shops have no clue where to get those.

They do look different to what is in there originally but the wires match. The numbers Mach. So... Let's see what customs say to make out if it's cost worthy to send them overseas.

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018