Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1975 Triumph SpitfireFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alternators - LUCAS: Overhaul: Disassembly: Notes
- Unscrew cover retaining screws and remove cover. Unsolder three stator connections from rectifier pack, noting positions. Remove two brush molding securing screws, loosen rectifier pack retaining nuts, and withdraw brush molding and rectifier pack.
- Remove three through bolts. Remove bearing, by slipping a tube over slip ring molding until it is even with outer track of slip ring end bearing, then drive bearing from its housing. Remove shaft nut, pulley, and shaft key. Press rotor from drive end bracket. Remove circlip retaining the drive end bearing and remove bearing. Unsolder field connections from slip ring assembly and withdraw assembly from rotor shaft. Remove slip ring end bearing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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