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Nobby
27-01-10, 08:11 PM
as above? went to connect the 1.0 loom up to the 1.4 altenator and it doesnt seem long enough and the 1.4 has 2 spade connectors and only 1 nut conector thing?

daverobson
27-01-10, 08:13 PM
you have to change the wiring, i had to for engine conv. But i dont know if it fits on a 1l engine.

Nobby
27-01-10, 08:38 PM
it looks like it will fit but not the wiring? more info on he wiring? please

deanwilko
27-01-10, 08:46 PM
you will need to change the main power lead over from the battery down to the starter

Nobby
27-01-10, 08:47 PM
what do you mean exactly?

deanwilko
27-01-10, 08:50 PM
on a 1ltr its different to the rest so you will have to change it get one from a 1.2 or bigger and use that