Michelle Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Hello all, I am fairly new to the TR6 world so please forgive if this is a ridiculous question. I recently replaced the alternator in my 1973 “Britney” after a blinking alternator light at low rpms signaled a problem with it. The trickiest part of the swap was figuring out the wiring, because I had a 4 wire set up, not the usual early 5 or later 3. Got it sorted, but I’m wondering if there is any value in my old alternator. I’ve gathered that this 4 wire must have been used for a bit in 73. Is it worth refurbishing? If not for me, then for anyone? I’m not going for originality with my car. Does anyone care about this degree of originality or have I been watching too many car restoration shows on tv? It’s not about monetary value. I just don’t want to throw out something that I shouldn’t. Thanks everyone Michelle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 I think it is worth refurbishing, at least as a DIY effort (but then, I say that about almost everything). A knowledgeable person could adapt it to almost any car. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) It may probably be an original AC Delco Remy unit. It so has value as it fits original MG BGT V8 cars. Peter W Edited August 2, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 The refurbishing and recommissioning of old components is part of the reason many of us own TR's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Mike C said: The refurbishing and recommissioning of old components is part of the reason many of us own TR's. Absolutely! Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Ok, I’ll keep it. Refurbishing it might be a good winter project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 If you have the room, it's a good principle of TR ownership never to throw out old original parts- even if you think you don't need them after a replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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