!930 car dynamo

[The Philpott]

That sounds relatively expensive! I do recall that for many years there were repetitious episodes of Riley owners (no names!) simply giving up sorting their charging system, and just not going at at night! The topography of the system rather encouraged this since the design was based on a pair of 6 volt batteries in trays under the rear seat. I suspect some people bought a pair of suitably sized 12 volt batteries and simply swapped over when the need arose.

Dave

[julietmike]

Hello Peter,
"Dynators" are now available as replacements. They are an alternator in an original dynamo casing ready made. There might be a suitable one for your car.

Regards, John.

[peter scott]

Hi John,

Thanks for the suggestion but I really hate seeing modern items in old equipment. I have seen alternators that are made to look like dynamos but they look very basic. My dynamo is a special equipment model with a nickel plated, engine turned body with a nice little oval brass specification plate riveted onto it.

I have no objection to using modern materials when they invisible. For example, I have fitted a later higher capacity oil pump and I use fully synthetic modern oils and I have converted my single leading shoe brakes to twin leading and converted to LED lighting so my old dynamo gives me more than adequate output. http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk/LED%20Lighting.htm

Peter

[julietmike]

Hi Peter,

Yes, I do agree and would always prefer retain the original equipment, especially if it can be seen.  You have a very fine car.

John

[peter scott]

Thanks John,

Peter

[julietmike]

Hi Peter,

Yes, I do agree and I would always prefer retain the original equipment, especially if it can be seen. You have a very fine car.

John

[julietmike]

Woops,  Didn't intend to post that reply again !
Just had a look at your website Peter, very interesting.

John