Does any one happen to know if there is a Bosch replacement for the Lucas alternator for a 1972 V6 Capri.

Kev.

IIRC the Escort 2 litre one mounts up the same and is smaller lighter and has more amps. The plug at the back is different though, you need to split the connector and push the wires on individually.

I think I have a 65 amp alt for the V6 from a Sierra which gors straight on, the front casing looks a lot different to the old stock Lucas though

Thanks JR is there are replacement starter motor for the V6 as well from later model Sierra ??.

MINIBITS in Officer (Vic) were doing remanufactured Lucas alternators for the V6. They are like brand new and put out around 60amps. I bought one a year or more ago and it's been brilliant! Contact John at MINIBITS on 03 9707 1666 or 0412 403 050.

I do have a Sierra starter motor too same size just a facelifted casing

I think whilst the Lucas is the original part I think I am going down the replacing it with a Bosch alternator.
JR is the Sierra any more robust than the original unit as the starter I currently have is well a little puffed out & why are the V6 starters so damn BIG ?? It would be great if some of the smaller gear reduction type starters would fit.

I bought a new lucas uprated alternater from UK. $120 delivered and if its chinese then there is a good chance it will be much better than the lucas built one.
There are gear reduction starters available for the v6, that would be the way to go.

Hey Kev can I ask why you want to change all this stuff. What's wrong with the original?

Guys, Hi-Torque starter motors are definitely the way to go. Try www.castleauto.com.au in Castlemaine, Victoria OR the enginecentre.com.au based in Narre Warren South. They go for around the $400 mark and are one of the best investments in reliability that you can get for your V6 Capri! And they are at least half the weight of the old origianl lumpy Capri ones!!!!

Steve the alternator is just making 12v & not charging the battery correctly & the starter motor does not retract quick enough & just catched the ring gear of which sounds terrible so I want to sort these things out so we can get it out & about.
I sourced a new alternator from Ashdowns/Ingrams on Friday $195.00(OEX)Lucas look alike, fitted today & now we have the charging system working the way it should.
Next on the list for next week will be sorting a new Hi-torque starter motor from either Castleauto or the Engine centre thanks for the info ford3000gt.