Any recommendations for a place in Hertfordshire or surrounding counties that could refurb my original 3dr 70A alternator to as new condition? Cheers.

 

L R Gawley in markyate can repair, unsure if they will refurb to as new condition though, you'd need to enquire

 

theres a place in slough trading estate that refurbs them but doubt he will paint it or make it look nice

 

Cheers guys

I have bought a new 90A gen ford unit from Burtons. Not cheap but a nice upgrade from the 70A.
I will get the 70Amp alt refurbed and post pictures here of the end result and who done the work etc.

I also fitted a new Anembo billet drop bracket at the same time. Very nice indeedy.

 

I bought the same for my 2wd Saff, upgraded to 90amp which is a good thing.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Esco...4AAOSwvu5be9bo

 

At least it is a reasonable price, about the same as a new 90 amp one.

 

was about to suggest the 90a upgrade

 

Make sure you replace the alt to battery cable.

These deteriorate over time and fitting a 90amp will have no benefit unless it's done.
I used 170amp cable and crimped on ends and heatshrinked them.
I also uprated the ground cables from the battery to aid charging and help powering the amps I have.

Paul

 

There's this place ( Borehamwood ) - not used them myself as yet but have bookmarked for the future !

http://www.unitexchange.com/services

 

Saph is 90A.

Martin

 

I think the original alternator was 70amp.

 

Sapphires had 90 amp alternator to supply the increased demand put upon it by the heated front screen

 

I was told when I got my new one that the original was 70 amp but maybe they thought it was for a 3 door.

 

I can also confirm that the 2wd saff was 90amp.

The later 4x4 and escos had a different mounting due to later ribbed belt design and relocation of components.

 

I think the only difference is the pulley and they are interchangeable.

 

No, Mk1 (3 DR) is 70A, it's only an 'upgrade' if you have that demand.

Martin