Alternator Caterham 1700 crossflow

[henriklyck]

Hi.

It seems my alternator has given up.
Anyone know of a direct replacement for this?
Car is a 1990 reg. supersprint 1700 crossflow alternator seems to be a Valeo 45a.
I have difficult reading the rest.

Any help will be apriciated.

B.R.
Henrik

[Tazio77]

If you look here there should be something suitable, its under Burton Power Kent Engine

http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-fitment-type/p...

[AdamIndy]

Lucas 18ACR in mine. Same engine, different chassis. Does yours have the 3 pin plug on the rear?

I have recently changed mine for the Lucas. Cost about £60 off the bay.

[henriklyck]

It has got 3 single connector close to each other on one side and a singleconnector on the other side.



have tried to attach a picture.

B.R.
Henrik

[AdamIndy]

henriklyck said:

It has got 3 single connector close to each other on one side and a singleconnector on the other side.



have tried to attach a picture.

B.R.
Henrik

Yes, that's one. The same plug as mine. I will find you a link for the one I bought.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170934383551

This is the exact one I have fitted.

Edited to add link.

Edited by AdamIndy on Friday 13th May 19:36

[henriklyck]

Does this fit right in the bracket and do I need to modify wires?

B.R.
Henrik

[AdamIndy]

henriklyck said:

Does this fit right in the bracket and do I need to modify wires?

B.R.
Henrik

No modification needed. Fits straight in. Adjust it up put the plug in and away you go..

[henriklyck]

Thanks a lot for your help.

I am new on the forum but will make a intro shortly.

Greeting from Denmark

Henrik

[AdamIndy]

henriklyck said:

Does this fit right in the bracket and do I need to modify wires?

B.R.
Henrik

No modification needed. Fits straight in. Adjust it up put the plug in and away you go..

[AdamIndy]

Obviously, you don't need to remove the engine!

[henriklyck]

Yeah, Got the old alternator out without removing the engine
But it is thight.

[AdamIndy]

henriklyck said:

Thanks a lot for your help.

I am new on the forum but will make a intro shortly.

Greeting from Denmark

Henrik

No problem at all. Happy to help!

Welcome to PH!

Get a bit of a write up in readers rides about your car/s. I for one like looking at different kits!

[Stridey]

When my alternator (1700 Crossflow) I took it to the local refurbisher. He said he didn't have one to replace on an exchange basis, so I said that I thought Ford Capri ones fitted. He picked one up from a shelf and asked me to come back in 10 mins after he'd changed some bracketry.

[Skyedriver]

AdamIndy said:

Obviously, you don't need to remove the engine!

Oooh that looks nice.
Why the toothed disc on the crank pulley, I'm still running points......

[Skyedriver]

henriklyck said:

Thanks a lot for your help.

I am new on the forum but will make a intro shortly.

Greeting from Denmark

Henrik

Hello Henrik
Welcome and good to see you have a proper, not one of these modern ones.
The Ford Crossflow engine was fitted in loads of Fords in the 1970's to 1990's, Escorts, Capris, with engines from !300cc 1600cc etc
You shouldn't have any problems sourcing an alternator but Burton are a well known Ford Specialist in the UK for all sorts of parts but be careful, you might start to spend a lot of money on upgrades!

[AdamIndy]

Skyedriver said:

AdamIndy said:

Obviously, you don't need to remove the engine!

Oooh that looks nice.
Why the toothed disc on the crank pulley, I'm still running points......

It would be even better if it stopped leaking oil!

That's for the crank sensor. I'm running an omex ecu. Ignition only. It's a very reliable and maintainance free set up.

[henriklyck]

Skyedriver said:

Hello Henrik
Welcome and good to see you have a proper, not one of these modern ones.
The Ford Crossflow engine was fitted in loads of Fords in the 1970's to 1990's, Escorts, Capris, with engines from !300cc 1600cc etc
You shouldn't have any problems sourcing an alternator but Burton are a well known Ford Specialist in the UK for all sorts of parts but be careful, you might start to spend a lot of money on upgrades!

Thanks.

Yes, I went the "old school" way on purpose, I like to work on the old machines my self, and they produce a great sound.

I also have a 850 Norton commando in the garage :-)

B.R.
Henrik

[AdamIndy]

henriklyck said:

Thanks.

Yes, I went the "old school" way on purpose, I like to work on the old machines my self, and they produce a great sound.


B.R.
Henrik

As you like the sound of an old school Xflow, this may be up your street. This is my car on the rolling road last week.

https://youtu.be/ZeEI0GSj5nY

The video doesn't really do it justice, it was LOUD!

[henriklyck]

AdamIndy said:

As you like the sound of an old school Xflow, this may be up your street. This is my car on the rolling road last week.

https://youtu.be/ZeEI0GSj5nY

The video doesn't really do it justice, it was LOUD!

I got the feeling, I know it is nearly impossible to record the sound the same way you hear it.

How many RPM´s was that?

B.R.
Henrik

[AdamIndy]

henriklyck said:

I got the feeling, I know it is nearly impossible to record the sound the same way you hear it.

How many RPM´s was that?

B.R.
Henrik

That run was 6500rpm if I remember correctly. We did 3 or 4 runs to 7500rpm but was pointless really as power had tailed after 6500. We lowered the Rev limit to 6800 so as not to stress the engine too much.