Dynamo Dilemma

[catswhisker]

I intend to replace my dynamo ( noisy bearings ) but can't decide whether to go for a re-conditioned exchange
or a 'Lucas type' outright buy with no exchange, which will probably have been made in a far away place.
I would be pleased to hear of other folks experiences.

[The vast minority]

Place a wanted ad for a good old stock unit. Loads better than anything new.

Where are you? Someone will give you one. I will if you are anywhere near North Yorkshire.

Al

[Trickydicky]

If it's just the bearings that are noisy then why don't you get a repair kit from here, it states the size of the bearing so you could get one from a local bearing supplier if you wish.
http://www.jcrsupplies.co.uk/products/D ... PARTS.html
I did mine last year as the bronze bush in the rear was worn, the Haynes manual describes the strip down sequence. The hardest part is getting the front pulley off. A soak of releasing fluid helps.

[bmcecosse]

Avoid the far away ones... I had two going spare - eventually managed to give them away free although they were nearly in the bin. . Ask in the 'wanted' section - you never know. And you may have a place in your area that will refurb your own dynamo for not much money.

[catswhisker]

Thanks to all, yes, I am concerned about the reputation of some re-pro parts
and have decided not to go down that route.
I don't think I could manage DIY but am looking for a local place that would do it
(thanks for the parts link Richard ) Other than that a reconditioned exchange unit
from Speedy spares (Brighton) seems like a good option,reasonable cost and a G'tee.

[Trickydicky]

If you were local I would have fitted it for you

[MCminor11]

Hi, if you are close to Shoreham by-sea there is a good garage in western road near the railway station that has had lots of dealings with Morris minors, including mine! M

[SteveClem]

Alternator would be better unless you are bothered about originality.

[Trickydicky]

If the car is standard then a dynamo is up to the job.
The only problem I have found is over the winter when the oil is heavy it can put a strain on the battery, to counter this I start mine on the starting handle when the weather is cold or the car has been sat a while, otherwise the Dynamo is adequate.

[bmcecosse]

Or just keep the battery topped up in winter (when the car is not being used for long spells) with a solar charger.

[Trickydicky]

Or just keep the battery topped up in winter (when the car is not being used for long spells) with a solar charger.

I have a solar charger Roy, but I just do it to satisfy my own paranoia

[catswhisker]

Problem solved - I managed to find an ' old school ' auto electrician who has done a grand job on my dynamo.

Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions.