Trying to fit new alternator

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Hi all i got an alternator from the car parts shop but it wasn't
the lucas LRA 147 it was the equivalent but the plastic part at the back is to long
I have allso got a lucas LRA 101 alternator new old stock
and that is the same size were am i going wrong

[eightofthem (Andy)]

Hi vince do you mean the plastic brush holder where the wires go to?

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Yes thats it

[RichardF]

Vince,

Do you mean it won't fit it whilst in position with belt tensioned, or will fit in but not when rotated up for belt tension and hits the rocker cover?

Richard
Southampton

[harvey]

If you're trying to fit an ACR (regulated) alternator in place of the 11AC fitted as standard,I think you will need the mounting bracket from a later P6 to get it to fit properly.

[p5tgc]

I suspect the problem is in that one word, "equivalent".

A genuine LR147 will fit, but only just, and the wire spring clip which holds the connector block onto the back of the alternator cannot be used. However, as the blade terminals are a tight fit, and there is no room for the connector block to move out of position anyway, the lack of this clip is not a problem.

You do have to insert the connector block and wiring into the back of the alternator before moving it into a running position and fitting the belt.

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Hi all thanks for the responce
I have done it
Went to motorest shop got a QH type 55amp fits perfect and works well and plenty of room for the plug at the back

[dorsetflyer]

Vince, what's the model/part number for the QH Alternator?

It'll be a useful reference if others need to follow suit.

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The alternator i have fitted is a QH FRA 44