Guest Anonymous Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I have a '74 260z with a '78 280z engine swapped in... My problem is with the Alternator I believe. The battery isnt holding a charge. The car starts and runs fine when jumped but doesnt have the volts to run lights etc. The previous owner suggested that I swap out the original alternator and voltage regulator (which is currently disconnected) with a late 80s maxima alternator with built in volt reg. My question is this: Would any alternator that i got with a voltage regulator require splicing of wires to plug in, or is there a harness for that? Also, i have seen previous posts on 240z, 280zx's that are swapping GM alternators in... is that an option for me? Has anyone else had to replace an alternator in a 260z? please reply with any helpfull advice. thank you[/code] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I just did the GM alternator swap about 5 months ago in my early 260Z. Well, Actually it was an aftermarket chrome replacement for a GM, but basically the same thing. Mine was a one wire alternator, which works fine. If you want, email me personally and I can tell you what I did to eliminate the external voltage regulator and wire in the alternator, which is all a piece of cake. This all assuming you have an early 260Z, ofcourse. From my understanding, the wiring was alittle different on the late compared to the early 260Z. I have a digital camera to send pics if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 i sent you an email yesterday, if you could reply i would really appreciate it. if anyone else has 260z specific info on alternator replacement/swap please reply, or email me. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 For those that have shown enough interest to this modification on their early 260Z as to email me, I have sent you a write up that I put together. I have PM'ed superdan about posting it somewhere on the site, for any one else that may need it. I am waiting for a response, but for anyone else that may need this info, email me and I'll send you the .doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistressMotorsports Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 If I change my car (L6) to a single wire alternator, what combination of alternators and mounting brackets are required? Is it necessary to fab an alternator mounting bracket, or is there something commonly available? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 zcarcreations.com has one that they sell, its $90 i think. It allows you to mount a gm alternator in your z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MistressMotorsports Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Thanks, I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Is it bad to quote yourself? LOL I have had several people over the years ask me for my humble little write-up. I just recently had yet another person ask about receiving it. Unfortunately I lost it in a PC crash. Can the few I sent it to get in contact with me? I would like to get it back so I can continue to send it to other people in need. For those that have shown enough interest to this modification on their early 260Z as to email me, I have sent you a write up that I put together. I have PM'ed superdan about posting it somewhere on the site, for any one else that may need it. I am waiting for a response, but for anyone else that may need this info, email me and I'll send you the .doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun 1/2 dozen SD Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Is it bad to quote yourself? LOLI have had several people over the years ask me for my humble little write-up. I just recently had yet another person ask about receiving it. Unfortunately I lost it in a PC crash. Can the few I sent it to get in contact with me? I would like to get it back so I can continue to send it to other people in need. i know this is old but i gave it a shot anywase but did you get the wireing write up back i realy need help with this alternator problem in the 260z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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