Bosch alternator

Andrew (UK) · Apr 6th, 2010, 23:25

Preferably a 55A unit.

classicswede · Apr 7th, 2010, 23:48

Amazons wre originaly fitted with 35 amp units. I convert mine to use a different 75amp alternator on teh original brackets.

Andrew (UK) · Apr 8th, 2010, 09:22

I know most units were 35A and I'll take one of those if I can get it unless there is a 55A unit offered. The 74 140 with AC was fitted with a 55A unit AFAIK.

222s · Apr 8th, 2010, 09:51

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Originally Posted by classicswede

Amazons wre originaly fitted with 35 amp units. I convert mine to use a different 75amp alternator on teh original brackets.

Do tell us more, and is that a straight bolt-in swap?

I think my heap has the 35Amp unit (Dai, I remember you telling me at the BKV that it was all as per the factory setup) & currently seems to cope ok with the extra power required for a modern stereo setup (no external amps or anything like that though). However I'll be fitting a heated rear screen (once the replacement top tailgate has been painted) as well as front fogs / spots & rear fog lights & a high level brake light. Presumably all those will require a beefier alternator? My battery is the Bosch unit as specced for a 140 / 240 in Halford's listings.

Quarterless · Apr 20th, 2010, 13:47

I have an original 35 amp unit available. I do not know its condition though as I have never used it.

Think I spoke about an alternator conversion on my thread that I did with a modern volvo alternator on the original bracket.

Paul where are you getting your heated screen from?

Andrew (UK) · Apr 20th, 2010, 13:58

Thanks Quarterless, PM sent.

222s · Apr 20th, 2010, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Quarterless

Paul where are you getting your heated screen from?

I bought it last year from Simon at Brookhouse - was shipped over from one of his suppliers in Sweden. I think I recall him saying that there weren't many left from the batch that were made a few years back.

Quarterless · Apr 20th, 2010, 14:43

Andrew: I'll dig it out.
Paul: have you got a pick of the fillament?

222s · Apr 20th, 2010, 15:05

Afraid not - it's packed away at the moment away from home so I don't have easy access. The replacement tailgate is currently at the blasters (next stop the metal magician for some small repairs, then the paint man) and after that I'll be fitting it up so will take some pics of the glass then, when I fetch it from storage.

Quarterless · Apr 23rd, 2010, 10:01

Took photos last night but didn't get a chance to upload. It is a Bosch/volvo 35amp model. Will upload asap.
James

Apr 6th, 2010, 23:25	#1
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	Bosch alternator Preferably a 55A unit.

Apr 7th, 2010, 23:48	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 19:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Amazons wre originaly fitted with 35 amp units. I convert mine to use a different 75amp alternator on teh original brackets. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 20th, 2010, 15:05	#9
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Afraid not - it's packed away at the moment away from home so I don't have easy access. The replacement tailgate is currently at the blasters (next stop the metal magician for some small repairs, then the paint man) and after that I'll be fitting it up so will take some pics of the glass then, when I fetch it from storage. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Apr 8th, 2010, 09:22	#3
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	I know most units were 35A and I'll take one of those if I can get it unless there is a 55A unit offered. The 74 140 with AC was fitted with a 55A unit AFAIK.

Apr 20th, 2010, 13:47	#5
Quarterless Master Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Essex	I have an original 35 amp unit available. I do not know its condition though as I have never used it. Think I spoke about an alternator conversion on my thread that I did with a modern volvo alternator on the original bracket. Paul where are you getting your heated screen from?

Apr 20th, 2010, 13:58	#6
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	Thanks Quarterless, PM sent.

Apr 20th, 2010, 14:43	#8
Quarterless Master Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Essex	Andrew: I'll dig it out. Paul: have you got a pick of the fillament?

Apr 23rd, 2010, 10:01	#10
Quarterless Master Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Essex	Took photos last night but didn't get a chance to upload. It is a Bosch/volvo 35amp model. Will upload asap. James

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