steveplym Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Well after a long weekend and a couple days of figuring out how to get the things to work that worked before the switch, all is well. I went with the one wire delco alternator. Easy to wire and charges great. Special thanks to Don C for his alternator pics. They helped immensely, as well as all the other links I've looked through and different threads on here. The switch was relatively easy if you are not scared of wiring and electrical components. Car starts really well and with the addition of a voltmeter things are easy to monitor. Kept the ammeter as well and just switched the wires. Here's some pics of the alternator bracket and etc. I ordered a universal alternator bracket, reused the upper bracket and modified it a bit. Used the battery hold down already in the car. Just modified it too. Solenoid is a ford 4 pole solenoid. That was about $18 at the auto parts store. With the battery I just took dimensions of the battery that was in the car and found one that would fit. Quote
steveplym Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah Don they did. You have to get the motor up to 1200 rpm before it will begin charging, but that is not a problem. With the volt meter it is very easy to see. Plus it never stops charging until you shut the engine off. Special thanks to everyone on this forum who has helped me in any capacity along the way. It's nice to know if you can't figure it out there are people out there who have done the same thing, or may know just how to do it or someone who does know. That is why this forum is the best on the net. Quote
Andydodge Posted March 18, 2009 Report Posted March 18, 2009 Steve, my 41 Plymouth has been converted to 12 volts but uses a 12v generator and the setup uses the older wide fan belt.......is your setup the older wide belt or modern narrow belt?........thanks, andyd Quote
steveplym Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Posted March 18, 2009 Andy it is setup with using the wide belt. I purchased a wide pulley from Speedway here in states. There available from several other places as well. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GM-Alternator-5and8-Wide-Belt-Pulley-Plain,1868.html Quote
55 Fargo Posted March 18, 2009 Report Posted March 18, 2009 Glad it worked out for you Steve, may do it myself someday.... Quote
billwillard Posted March 18, 2009 Report Posted March 18, 2009 Install a light in the charging circuit and you will start charging right away. Quote
Andydodge Posted March 18, 2009 Report Posted March 18, 2009 Steve, thanks for the info & link, andyd Quote
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