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[andyjb]

Led a group of Land Rovers from the North West across the pennines to The Oil Can Cafe

[Herald1360]

Not sure what to tell you.  Lucas was making alternators in the early '60s and there are wiring diagrams for them in the wiring diagram section.

I have no clue if this is one or not, I'm going by how the backend of it looks.  When I was first looking at switching from a dynamo to an alternator I was told you could tell the early alternators by the backend, they are supposedly different from the dynamos.  This one's backend is different than mine and both are from 1963.  Perhaps it's a different type of dynamo?  Perhaps a C40 dynamo?  Did the use different types of dynamos or were the standard across the board?

Only alternator infos in my "Green Book" are for testing 4TR and 3AW units associated with 10AC and 11AC alternatiors but there's no associated wiring diagram. A 1963 car would probably have used the C40 dynamo over here. Dynamos are generally longer and thinner than alternators and have larger diameter drive pulleys- around 3" rather than about 2" for alternators whose rotors only carry light current field windings fed by slip rings rather than the heavy current armature windings connected to the commutator of a dynamo. 

[Larry S.]

Only alternator infos in my "Green Book" are for testing 4TR and 3AW units associated with 10AC and 11AC alternatiors but there's no associated wiring diagram. A 1963 car would probably have used the C40 dynamo over here. Dynamos are generally longer and thinner than alternators and have larger diameter drive pulleys- around 3" rather than about 2" for alternators whose rotors only carry light current field windings fed by slip rings rather than the heavy current armature windings connected to the commutator of a dynamo.

Look at wiring diagram #5 under the wiring diagrams within that section in 'Workshop Wisdom'. 

In my GB there is an entire 5 page section on overhauling an alternator - Operation N1-27.

[Allthegear_no_idea]

Not quite today but last weekend a few of us were out exploring the fens. Rather dusty in places.

[Bioheat]

I finished rewiring it I've gotten the parts together and it's going off to the mechanic to have the new engine put in

[Wittsend]

One of the best rainbows I've ever seen, just now 

The Land Rover content is in the shed!

[Wellies]

Drove from Home to Aberystwyth to pick up my youngest's DH bike. On way back spotted a mixed convoy of series 2, 2a 3 and a lightweight, much waving was done and received. Then on way up our valley the bus had broken down so I offered the only passenger a lift to where he was staying. Pretty eventful few hrs tbh.   

[Bioheat]

One of the best rainbows I've ever seen, just now 

The Land Rover content is in the shed!

Rainbows don't need a reason, absolutely beautiful.

[Davy61]

Went for a little drive around town and collected a secondhand leafblower along the way.
This will be used to (hopefully) start the DIY jetengine that I build from a turbo over the summer.
The major parts were sourced from land rovers, 200tdi turbo, range rover classic powersteering pump and spare electronics parts and coil for the ignition

 

Davy,,

Little update:
2nd attempt at starting the jet engine today was a great success 
A euphoric moment so pardon the shoddy camera work
https://youtu.be/VXJyOIAsSF0

 
Davy,,

[GatheR RoveR]

Oh man Davy,    beautiful, I alway wanted to build one.
You ARE a little to fa away. Would love to see it running.

Drawings?? 

[Piggle]

Nervous 30 mins awaiting MOT verdict. Passed with no advisories...happy camper 

[Domeheadrivet]

Packed up camp and headed the 150 hilly miles home.
Speedo stopped working at some point.

[winchman]

Fitted a good battery, made a list of all the bits we ned and repairs that need doing, well at least the chassis is good