28' Chrysler alternator conversion pics

[maok]

I was planning to do this over the Christmas period when I do the engine swap but the generator decided otherwise.

 

I would like to see how others have mounted an alternator to be driven off the fan belt to replace the generator.

My '28 Chrysler has the generator integrated into the timing case and driven by the timing chain and hence its not a relatively simple swap like later models. So I need to mount the alternator on the other side to be driven by the fan belt, like in the 1929 onward Chrysler models. 

The only obvious place to mount a bracket is via the two water pump studs and maybe the sump bolt/s, or the water jacket bolts.

[plymouthcranbrook]

You might also ask here:  http://forums.aaca.org/  Lot of knowledge there as well and a lot of members really up on prewar cars.

[maok]

14 minutes ago, plymouthcranbrook said:

You might also ask here:  http://forums.aaca.org/  Lot of knowledge there as well and a lot of members really up on prewar cars.

 

Yep, have posted there as well.

 

I posted here hoping some early dodge or plymouth owners may have done the conversion.

[maok]

Here are some pics from my conversion'

 

A flat seat secured by two sump bolts and flush with the small base on the block. Stepped bush was made to fit into the 3/4" hole for a bolt.

 

The base bracket for the universal adaptor that came with the alternator.

 

Unfortunately with this universal bracket the slots were not aligned and would not bolt up straight, so we had to make adjustments to it.

Top adjusting bracket from an old truck according to the bloke from the wrecking yard.

[Andydodge]

Maok...........looks like it works out well..........good job mate...........andyd

Edited September 11, 2018 by Andydodge

[maok]

Thanks Andy, I have as much hair as the great HOMER from trying to figure out the angles and the pulley alignment. I have had it idling for a few minutes now and the fan belt seems to be relatively aligned, there is no heat in it from mis-alignment, but the real test will be when I drive it at speed. I haven't connected the alternator electrically as yet, fingers crossed that it is not a DOA.

Edited September 11, 2018 by maok
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