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anyone ever tried this generator? #1
lmonroy Luis Monroy Hampton, Ga., USA 1967 MG Midget MkII	Posted: July 04, 2012 10:59AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 48

I am on uncertain ground here.. and ask for you opinion. I came across a generator for my 1967, 1098cc Midget its a MPA 15017 generator. found on Ebay new/reman. considerable lower price. It say's that it is compatible with my car...does anyone have any experience with this particular brand?
BTW: MPA seems to mean- Motor Car Parts of America.
here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MPA-15017-Alternator-Generator-/200785405089?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AMG%7CModel%3AMidget&hash=item2ebfbe24a1&vxp=mtr#ht_1460wt_931

Thanks.

Semper Fi

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Re: anyone ever tried this generator? #2
pacomb Paco Moreno de Barreda Madrid, Spain 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite	Posted: July 05, 2012 03:33AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 384

I really feel that at $30 it´s worth to try!!!!! that is great price!!! I wonder the cost to send such a heavy part to Europe.

As my generator is currently working, I was thinking just to remove it, clean it, and paint it

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200mph Mike J Lake Norman, NC, USA 1965 Ford Ranchero 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite 1967 MG MGB 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite 1974 MG MGB → more	Posted: July 05, 2012 10:00AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 3,975

A few red flags:

1) photo looks like a generator, decription reads like its an alternator.

2) price is low for a "full rebuild".

3) No output is listed. Early MG alternators produced only 34 amps, later ones were rated at 45 amps.

I would look at the various threads on this and the MGB forum for converting your engine to a modern 100amp GM, Saturn or Bosch alternator. That will give you plenty of power to run a modern stereo, fog lights, halogen headlights, etc.

Paco,
Here's a reasonably priced 60 amp alternator available from the UK:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bek098-HIGH-OUTPUT-MGB-MIDGET-ALTERNATOR-BRAND-NEW-NO-EXCHANGE-/380451354864?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5894aaf8f0#ht_1857wt_922

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pacomb Paco Moreno de Barreda Madrid, Spain 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite	Posted: July 06, 2012 04:18AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 384

Hello Mike,

actually I really don’t feel I need to upgrade to an alternator. I will rather stick with the dynamo for some time and see who i can live with it. I don’t need H4 lights or other high demanding electronics, so it should be ok for the moment.

Also I would rather invest money in other more important parts of the car or the restoration.

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