Re: Ducy to Motorola swap in an '82

["Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>]

Wayne,
Just going to throw my 2 cents worth in. If I were you I would 
upgrade to the DELCO alternators that are available. There are two 
types, The 105amp one and the 144amp one. You can't go wrong with 
either one and it will supply more than enough power for 
Air/Radio/Lights on. There is a guy on the DML who sells the 144amp 
unit that requires no modification to the car at all. PJ Grady also 
sells a drop in 105amp unit. Or you can do what I did, go down to 
your local autoparts store, pick up a 105amp Delco unit and install 
it. You will have to modify two small things on your car to get it 
in. One is the Pivot plate and the other is the wiring harness. 

IMHO I feel that by getting an aftermarket unit that is easily 
obtainable anywhwere and at any parts store is alot better. If the 
unit ever dies on you in the future, you can take it out, go to the 
parts store get another one, drop it in and your ready to roll the 
same day. PEP Boys has a lifetime warranty on their alternators, so 
do some other parts store. If you want more info go to my website 
www.dmcman.homestead.com. I have detailed description on what to 
modify, how to go about modifying and the Alternaor P/N.

Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, deloreanernst@xxxx wrote:
> My '82 is supposed to have the Motorola alternator, of course, but 
somehow 
> has the Ducellier that's only supposed to be in the '81's. (Yes, 
I'm 
> positive!) When I first got the D and changed the belts, the 
mechanic told 
> me the alternator belt size supplied by my DeLorean vendor in the 
minor tune 
> up kit was the "wrong" size. I'm guessing that's because it's the 
wrong 
> alternator, which I didn't realize when I bought the tune up kit. 
My voltage 
> readings are usually low. 12 at best, frequently lower... 10 or 
less, 
> especially with the a/c on.
> Tomorrow morning I'm having a used Motorola installed. It came 
with the 
> bracket arm attached. And I still have that correct "wrong" belt. 
Any other 
> mods involved here? Do they use the same electrical connector 
plug, I hope? 
> If not, HELP, what do I need to get? I'd really like it installed 
before I 
> drive 5 hours to Richmond, VA. half afraid to use the a/c.
> 
> -Wayne
> Still living the dream!
> vin 11174