Fitting a new short version from ECAS , filler/. Breather

[Portuguy]

Has anyone managed to fit the New ECAS Short English Made Breather valve onto crankcase alongside alternator casing on a Lomax without difficulty ?
When i look at my set up there is hardly any space and Alternator almost overlaps a fraction ,even with someones attempts to grind the casing back . The belt is fully tensioned already . The filler breather is at present on the bulkhead with copper pipe fittings brazed on the base and flange removed .it sits in a cradle bracket .Its time to change mine for one of the two alternatives .Are some alternators for a Lomax slightly smaller in circumferance ? Maybe i should just cut and braze standard breather for bulkhaed fitting ?

[Lomax76]

Hi,
It seems that kubota's alternator are smaller and fit but I have not tried yet even though mine is given me trouble since I have remove the third pulley it is now clashing with the bonnet. For info this alternator is used for some micro cars but also in marine engine like Yanmar
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ALTERNATOR- ... 1111663126

[Portuguy]

Thanks for that info . The Kubota alternator looks very neat . US postage gets held up at customs unfortunately in Portugal . I can check out suppliers here with your info and save on that postage charge ,almost the price of alternator .
Cheers Aidan

[Lomax76]

Good things with kubota they are all across the world, there are also good opportunity for second hand.
cheers