Dynamo to Alternator

[MsRose]

My first (no stripped down) morris 1000 arrives today. It's a 1962 two door.

I'd like to change the dynamo to an alternator and wondered if this was a fairly easy job and what sort of modifications have to be made etc?

[LouiseM]

At the top of this forum there's a wiring diagram and also a link to a video showing how to fit an alternator - it's a fairly easy job.

[mogbob]

If the car is negative earth and you buy an Alternator Kit from somebody like ESM ,then as Louise says it's pretty easy. Don't forget the dynamo is heavy , so be prepared when you take the bolts out.
Bob

[bmcecosse]

Why change it if it's working ? Dynamo systems are very reliable and perfectly suitable for normal Minor use.

[ampwhu]

easy job and a great upgrade. I can run loads of extra electrical items on the upgrade and have fitted better headlights.

[bmcecosse]

'Better' headlights are presumably Halogen - and actually use slightly LESS power than the old sealed beams.... So unless going Rallying and adding some Super Oscars to the front of the car - the dynamo will cope just fine.

[ampwhu]

don't forget the stereo, lighter socket, neon lights underneath, keyless entry system, 6 air-horns, electric windows, electric ariel, power seats, air con and power inverter for 230v hook up.

I do need an alternator.

[SteveClem]

Well...the stereo alone!

[bmcecosse]

Negligible power consumption....