Return-Path: Received: from sphmgaad.compuserve.com ([149.174.177.149]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 28 Dec 2000 23:48:21 -0500 Received: (from mailgate@localhost) by sphmgaad.compuserve.com (8.9.3/8.9.3/SUN-1.9) id XAA20500 for lancair.list@olsusa.com; Thu, 28 Dec 2000 23:56:29 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 23:56:02 -0500 From: Donald Gordon Subject: LNC2 recommended alternator for Lycoming O-320 Sender: Donald Gordon To: Lancair Mail List Message-ID: <200012282356_MC2-C017-2496@compuserve.com> X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I have a Ford 60 amp alternator on my Lycoming O-320 which is a VERY big alternator. The back end of the alternator contacts the heat muff located on the number 1 cylinder exhaust stack. I would like to substitute a smaller alternator. Has anyone run into this problem? What smaller alternators are available ? ACS carries a Chrysler alternator. Is anyone using this alternator? Is it considerably smaller than the Ford alternator? I would rather not use the B&C alternator since I need the extra weight forward and would rather not spend the extra money for the lightweight alternator. Some friends have mentioned the Nippon or Mitsubishi alternators are smaller. Are these certified? If so, were can I order one? Don Gordon Orlando, FL LNC2 - N320DS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>