The charging question, what do you have?

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:59 pm

Well, we all want to know now, since there is a bet going!

Post by **Cam** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:14 pm

Erm, you can only vote once and I have 1 alternator and 3 dynamos on my Minors. So by averages I guess I'll have to vote dynamo. Although REALLY speaking I should vote 3 times for dynamo and once for alternator.

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:16 pm

Shame, 'cos I have 3 alternators

Post by **Cam** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:17 pm

It's just Minors though isn't it? Otherwise I'd have to put 2 more alternators down!

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:21 pm

Yup, just Minors (or Morris LCVs, if you're feeling picky)

Or one Morris LCV and 2 Austin, if you're feeling REALLY picky

:D:D

Post by **rayofleamington** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:06 pm

currently 4 DYNAMO'S.... (12:1 if you count all the Minors I've owned + driven - and yes I know I've had 14)

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:10 pm

Well, I have got 100% dynamo!

Post by **Innovator** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:54 pm

Alternator on my Minor. I ran a dynamo for a year then it has been alternators ever since.

John

PS All the alternators have been attached to Fiat engines!

Post by **simmitc** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:04 pm

Well, I have got 100% dynamo

It would be a fascinating animal that was 50% dynamo and 50% alternator.

Anyway I've voted once, but it should be for 4 alternators - 3 Travellers plus ex-Panda

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:36 pm

two cars eh! My other means of transport also has some sort of dynamo.

Onne

Post by **Gareth** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:33 pm

Phyllis has an alternator - needs it too to keep all the other bits working nicely. I'd be happy to keep the dynamo, but it didn't really produce enough current to keep everything running. Of course, since she's now used mainly for a short commute, it's nice to know the battery's pretty cared-for.

Kinda... ;)

Post by **Onne** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:36 pm

I do need to get myself a charger...

Post by **doobry** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:52 am

hmm... based on current vehicles people have (to discount Ray's 11

) it is 9:9 according to the posts, although I'm not sure if simmitc currently has all 3 travellers, and the Panda doesn't count (so it might be 9:7 to dynamos)
and none of that ties up with the voting!

I think we'll have to call in the UN to oversee the votes

Post by **Peetee** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:55 am

based on current vehicles

Oh very witty

Post by **rayofleamington** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:05 pm

Lowedb:

I have five dynamos for Mog,

so that's 14:7 to dynamos then?

Post by **simmitc** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:14 pm

Why doesn't my ex-panda count? It's 100% genuine ex Cardiff City Police Force 2 door 1968 Morris 1000 saloon with documented history. Yes, all four Minors on the road. I didn't count the previous ones I've owned or all the spares; that would just get silly

For those who prefer dynamos, I wonder about the idea of making a double crankshaft pully to drive a second belt and then mounting a second dynamo plus control box in parallel with the first. 2 x 22 amps = 44 amps - surely enough for anyone. Could get really silly and have a second battery with changeover switches so you could always run one one or the other or both. Then all you need is a second coil, starter motor, ........

Post by **rayofleamington** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:28 pm

Why doesn't my ex-panda count?

oh - I thik I misunderstood it the sameway - and thought 'ex' meant you'd sold it. Doh!

Post by **Chris Morley** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:29 pm

3 Minors, 3 dynamos fitted.

When I got the 4 door it didn't recharge. Fitted a new set of brushes and it worked fine. Never had a problem with the dynamo on my 2 door that couldn't be solved with a starting handle! Never needed a towtruck either - my one breakdown was due to a broken wire to the coil.

Post by **MikeNash** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:57 am

I was feeling all righteous about this being a staunch dynamo fan. Fatal! Two days ago no amps! Much pulling in and out of spare dynamos to no effect! Its a dead regulator- like really dead. And the final try of installing a dynamo and leaning over the wing to do it has tweaked my back so I can't stand up straight. Oh, wot it is to be old.
Anyway, had to pay up and had a brand new alternator installed. (Allen Hill, £80 while you wait.) Now have joined the modernists. Personally, I blame the Dutch. Regards, MikeN.
PS Wot do you press to vote?

Post by **Onne** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:56 pm

We should all blame the dutch, but would you be so kind to wait until I move to the other side of the pond?

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