Alternative Alternators

[chris_speed]

Try saying that after a few ales.

I have a 1600K (out of the car at the moment) and wondered if there was a plug and play alternative to my current alternator, as it's a sod to adjust the belt tension because the adjuster fouls on the chassis. It's shredded several belts now. I've heard Brise mentioned, but do they do a like for like swop, or have I got to get into rewiring? Electrics ain't my thing...

Any help appreciated.

[ewenm]

I think the Brise alternator "just fits" but it's not a change I've made so hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along soon...

[chris_speed]

Anyone?

[ewenm]

Only me!

Have you done a search on Blatchat?

[Steve-B]

Chris, this may seem like an odd question, but have you looked at Brise's website page for Alternators? http://www.brise.co.uk/alternators.html is the page, and having a Brise starter I simply looked at pictures till I found one that looked the same, picked up the phone and called to confirm on 01322 313761 or 01322 277622 .

Very helpful guys there!

[Dave J]

sounds to me like you have a problem with alignment or position of your current alternator ?
hundreds of other caterhams use the STD alternator with no issues ?

I used to tension the belt with a lever through a gap near the lower mount and hence didn't have to use the tensioner bolt

just trying to save you a few hundred quid :-)

[racecarelectrics]

Hi guys,
I too make and uprate alternators, starter motors, kenlowe fans and cut-out systems plus I do the work my self, the sames as Brise (I used to work there).
Please see my web site; http://www.racecarelectrics.co.uk/ lots of other stuff also coming on very soon!
Good prices too!
The web site is a bit "pants" but a friend and I put it together.

I also have a well known engine tuner and Caterham man next to my workshop!

Cheers,

Brian.