Do I lose Proof meter and tach?

[Winchester]

I live right by a heavy trafficated road, as a safety measure I have put some side lights/indicator lights, extra set of front wide beam lights, one rear wide beam light, a emergency ligt on the roof and the stock front lights. This is to much for the chargins system, and I have battery drain, even with the engine running.
If I change to a more modern alternator, would it then lose the proof meter and tach?

[Bensdexta]

If I change to a more modern alternator, would it then lose the proof meter and tach?

I don't see why you should, as the proof/tacho are entirely mechanical, with no electrical input (apart from the dash light)

[Winchester]

OK, must have read something to fast then Thank you

[Tubal Cain]

If you convert to an alternator,and your existing dynamo is positive earth you will have to change over to a negative earth system.

Gerald

[Jerry Coles]

If you are considering converting to an Alternator then take a look at the top of the Dexta section, third item down 'Looking for informnation...'. There is my contribution on wiring up a Dexta with Alternator, turn lights etc. This may help you.
Regards

Jerry
Camerton
Bath
UK

[russelm]

Tacho is driven off the fuel pump so the drive wont be lost