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MK1 Escort. Replacing Generator with Alternator

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2012/10/21 21:28:30 (permalink)
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MK1 Escort. Replacing Generator with Alternator

Hey guys. I'm about to install an 85A bosch alternator on a pinto. The car is still wired for the dynamo. I found a useful link here.
http://www.seoc.co.uk/alternator.htm
I was wondering if most people completely remove the current voltage regulator from the firewall or leave it in place and rehash the wiring?
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    Re:MK1 Escort. Replacing Generator with Alternator 2012/10/21 21:54:23 (permalink)
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    Haydn,
     
    It would be  better to remove all old wiring and regulator, becauce if you have trouble in the future it will be easier to fault check.
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    Re:MK1 Escort. Replacing Generator with Alternator 2012/10/22 19:37:08 (permalink)
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    That makes good sense. Thanks Peter
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    Re:MK1 Escort. Replacing Generator with Alternator 2012/10/29 00:00:50 (permalink)
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    There's a good link here with photos on turbosport http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?131068-Pinto-Rewiring-Help-Urgently-Needed&highlight=mk1+alternator+conversion
    but Dave is not sure about the red wires at the regulator. I have three reds there too. The red dynamo wire "D" gets disconnected.
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    Re:MK1 Escort. Replacing Generator with Alternator 2012/10/29 11:56:00 (permalink)
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    Haydn,
    We can work out the wiring when you call round.
    Peter.
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