Alternators

thanks for that i dont suppose i could be really cheeky and as for some more detailed pictures of how the alternator it attached and where to if you get 5 min

cheers

tom

Do these help?

yes thank you, i know who to drop a message to if i need some more pictures . what year/engine is it given me a little insipration

its a G13BB in a 99 V

On the subject of alternators, I've fitted a second battery (Numax)in the engine bay and wired in parallel with the original though a 200A relay. The switch live to the relay is an ignition live (cigarette lighter) through a switch on the dash.
When I close the relay there's a notable extra load on the alternator as the revs drop and belt starts to slip.From various forums I have read of others who have done this and thought that you couldn't "overload" the alternator as it can only ever output it's maximum. Do I need to upgrade the alternator or just tighten the belt! :huh:
I remember quite a few years ago when I fitted a pair of 100w KC Daylighters to my standard (dynamo + positive earth) series 2A.
The first time I switched them on the dynamo sprayed the inside of the engine bay with solder and that was the end of that!

Is there anyway that you can come up with a quick sketch of your charging system. and i may be able to help.

Cheers
Tom