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Old 05-18-2020, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rsk289 View Post
Yes, the unprotected ammeter wired directly into the main live cables behind the dash is a bit of a worry. I have a Dynator - an alternator hidden in a dynamo casing. This is a Lucas C40T type, with the rear take-off for the cable-drive tachometer. Running this alternator means the Lucas control box no longer contains the bobbin voltage regulator apparatus. The control box now acts as a junction box, and includes a whole-system 60A fuse. This protects the wiring harness including the ammeter.
It is possible that I might be able to legally "de-smog" my 302 after registration, and if so, it was my intention to fit a Lucas C40 generator. I hadn't previously heard of the C40T; I'll have to look into that.

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Glen

edit: just looked at the pricing....these units are around the GBP500 mark

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