pinto/YB alternator compatible?
Aug 6, 2015 | 11:50 AM
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pinto/YB alternator compatible?
Hi would anybody know if a pinto alternator will fit the YB cosworth engine? Thanks in advance
Aug 6, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Any ideas people? Cheers.
Aug 6, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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It's not so much the engine, rather the output.
A Pinto one will fit, (may need your pulley depending on what type belt you have) but the output may be lower, what model Cosworth is it?
Martin
Aug 6, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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hi marty cheers for that, its a 2.0 yb 2wd just you put cosworth in front of anything and the price shoots up you know how it is lol.
Aug 6, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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But what model, i.e. MK1 or 2? The latter had a 90 A unit, so you don't want to buy an underrated one!
Martin
Aug 6, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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whats wrong with your one,very rarely go wrong,just change the brushes/regulator.you should be able to do it in situ,about half hours work.
Aug 6, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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hi i dont have a one i got the engine without it its a 1989 from a sapphire, but its all going into my 3 door. cheers
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