CS 130 Import replacement 105 Amp Alternator for Lucas Equipped Cars-Orders outside of the Continental USA may require additional fees before shipment

I received this very quickly by mail once ordering and have finally got around to installing it a few weeks later. I had an old Lucas alternator with the two large brown wires for supply to the starter. I am not sure if this was the original or a replacement by a previous owner. For me the install was not difficult but not as easy as it seems for everyone else. Mine did not line up well with the existing brackets so I had to pound in the bushing on the new alternator to the other side to get things to line up well. I also had to adjust the bracket mounted on the engine block. Once all this was done it lined up well and the belt went back on in good alignment. Like others have mentioned with this two wire alternator I had to get another eyelet for a total of 3 attaching to the post. I also made a rubber boot out of a PCV valve tube I found at O'reillys to cover the post. Looks kind of like a spark plug boot. When I started the car for the first time and turned on the headlights I couldn't believe how bright they were. The alternator light no longer flickers at idle and I measured 14.5v at idle at the new alternator. The old one only put out 12.8v at idle and 13.5v at 1500 rpm. I am not sure if my old alternator was bad or on its last leg or if it was just undersized in the first place. It did kill the battery a few times with the stereo on at night and heat running so it definitely could not keep up with all the electrical demands of the car. All in all this is a great upgrade. Charles Thanks for the input I will start including an extra eyelet with the kit. Ed

My alternator was dying in my '73 Midget and I went with this replacement. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but it was worth it. I can now run all my electrics without worrying about the battery draining. Well worth it. Fast shipping from 123 as well... I ordered late Thursday and it was delivered Monday morning.

Couldn't have been any easier to install without someone coming to do it for me.

Please see my subject review above.

Hi 123, First I’m a loyal 123 user, I’ve had the 123 distributer for years, and always recommend it. And, despite the notice on your website about slow delivery due to the holiday season (completely reasonable) you got my purchase of the 105 Amp Alternator out the door without delay. Now for the feedback… Do Not Use FedEx Ground. USPS is faster, has better delivery than either FedEx or UPS, and if I’m not mistaken their shipping cost is lower!?! Can’t review the product yet, it just arrived today and it’s part of an electric upgrade and A/C installation that’s going to take at least another few weeks. Thanks again. Steve Opitz

My 71 BGT w/ AC had a new 65 amp alternator unfortunately it could not keep up. With the AC on the ignition light would dimly glow. Switched to the upgraded CS 105 amp alternator and works perfectly. Easy installation w/ good instruction. Thanks

I was very disappointed to see the made in china sticker on the plain white box. I would probably been better off just buying a Lucas alternator. I was trying to up the quality w/ the US Delco over the Lucas, so much for that. I also believed that it came with a larger dia. pulley but it didn't. Frank Sorry you were disappointed, You may find it a hassel but you are welcome to send it back for a refund. Ed

The CS-130 alternator is one of the best upgrades we can do for our Lucas equipped LBCs. My order for the alternator was processed quickly and I found it to be professionally packaged and the instructions were easy to follow. I installed on a late model RB MGB and I did need one trip to the hardware store to complete the install. Late model MGBs have two large solid brown wires (vice the large and small mentioned in the instructions) and they will not fit in the eyelet provided - you need two of them. All in all, this is a real easy installation and the alternator is a huge improvement over the Lucas that it replaces.

Fitted to my 1972 Mini. I was not expecting it to fit without a lot of monkeying around and maybe even some fabrication of some sort. Wrong. It fit perfectly, almost. I did have to grind a bit off the stock adjusting bracket - not a big deal at all. Instructions were clear and didn't have to deviate from them at all. It puts out a rock solid 14.7 volts. I can turn on every auxiliary at idle and the voltmeter barely moves and recovers quickly. Great service. Would certainly recommend!