Re: [DML] Alternator Question.

[Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxx>]

The twin tubo set-up requires moving the alternator to
the top of the engine. Why not do the same?

Dick Ryan


> That brings up an interesting point. On both
> alternators that I've 
> had, I will end up with a low-voltage problem
> whenever I drive thru 
> puddles of water. I was also reading up on another
> site about the PRV 
> in the Eagle Premier, and it mentioned that the
> alternator on the 
> bottom of the motor is not an ideal place to be
> mounted. It also went 
> on to speak about installing a splash sheild, or
> having one 
> fabricated. Does anyone have an imput onto this?
> Specificly if on was 
> ever made available for the Volvo 260, or 760 V6
> that could be 
> installed onto the DeLorean? Runoff water here is
> pretty groady, and 
> my last alternator was caked on with road grime. So
> I'd like to 
> extend the life of this one far beyond it's
> warranty.
> 
> -Robert
> vin 6585 "X"