Misc: Charging Systems Lucas Dynamo conversion

[Chris.R]

Aren't 3" Miller and Lucas end plates interchangeable? I'm pretty sure I've done it years ago.

I don`t know did not think of that will have to look and if so find a Miller end plate

 

[Chris.R]

Correct. The seal does run on the pinion boss - just like an Alton when fitted to a comet.

yes that is correct the seal runs on the pinion I have been told that two will fit side by side

 

[Sakura]

I have converted a Lucas E3 to look like a Miller and run on 12v, all from info on the Internet and 40 Years On. There can be few bikes better documented if you take the trouble to look for it.

 

[Chris.R]

I have converted a Lucas E3 to look like a Miller and run on 12v, all from info on the Internet and 40 Years On. There can be few bikes better documented if you take the trouble to look for it.

Hi, I do not have 40 years on, it is out of print as I have said and posted. I need to know which Lucas endplate to use. Have you seen my photo of what I have? What did you use?

 

[Martyn Goodwin]

yes that is correct the seal runs on the pinion I have been told that two will fit side by side

No need to fit 2 side by side. Just fit ONE but be sure to have the 'spring' side facing INTO the timing chest

 

[Sakura]

Hi, I do not have 40 years on, it is out of print as I have said and posted. I need to know which Lucas endplate to use. Have you seen my photo of what I have? What did you use?

There is a description of how to do it if you use the search facility, as I just did!

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

https://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/resources/vincent-electrics-part-4-lucas-dynamo-on-a-comet.2180/

 

[Chris.R]

https://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/resources/vincent-electrics-part-4-lucas-dynamo-on-a-comet.2180/

Yes thank you for that I have just returned from finding the page all I need now is a Miller end drive plate for a D6 to complete the conversion of the Lucas. Where to find one though, I had been looking on Ebay for one such part already to no avail, most motorcycle breakers do not seem to have British bikes only Japanese any ideas?

 

[Simon Dinsdale]

Chris
Is this whats required as there is one for sale on evilbay?

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It got the internal flat steel plate missing that holds the bearing in, but that can be easily made.
Simon

 

[mercurycrest]

Yes thank you for that I have just returned from finding the page all I need now is a Miller end drive plate for a D6 to complete the conversion of the Lucas. Where to find one though, I had been looking on Ebay for one such part already to no avail, most motorcycle breakers do not seem to have British bikes only Japanese any ideas?

Make sure you get rid of the plate with the two screws that hold the old bearing in place and use a sealed bearing in it's place..... End of problems!