Anyone have photos and basic details on this swap? What is the best alternator for this swap?
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cl350rr
donivan65
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Generator to Alternator Swap on Small Six
Full Tilt Boogie- Number of posts : 44
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If you don't want to spend much money or are not too proud, this 1 wire Chevy alternator will work,,,,,,
Full Tilt Boogie- Number of posts : 44
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Re: Generator to Alternator Swap on Small Six
by Full Tilt Boogie Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:54 am
donivan65 wrote:If you don't want to spend much money or are not too proud, this 1 wire Chevy alternator will work,,,,,,
Not too worried about price. More concerned about the "right" one and the details on doing the conversion. Some say GM 1-wire, others say Ford 3G. If anyone has swap details on both, I'd appreciate it!
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It is just one way that people convert the generator or get rid of the low output alternator and the voltage regulator and all that wiring on their vans,,,,,,there are other systems,,,,,,It's just a Chevy guys answer to how to solve your problem......
cl350rr- Number of posts : 287
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I have a 200 with an alternator on it, getting ready to part out. brackets should fit a 170 or 140. not sure if alt is good or not, never tested it.
Hellfish- Number of posts : 146
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My '65 170 had an alternator. Maybe just pull the parts off another Ford that's getting a v8 swap.
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Re: Generator to Alternator Swap on Small Six
by Full Tilt Boogie Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:44 pm
cl350rr wrote:I have a 200 with an alternator on it, getting ready to part out. brackets should fit a 170 or 140. not sure if alt is good or not, never tested it.
Any pics of the alternator and bracket? How much? Thanks!
cl350rr- Number of posts : 287
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well here's the pic:
how's $25 for brackets and bolts, $35 with alternator + shipping?
I'll include some real Virginia dirt, grease and rust with it at absolutely no cost to you
how's $25 for brackets and bolts, $35 with alternator + shipping?
I'll include some real Virginia dirt, grease and rust with it at absolutely no cost to you
Full Tilt Boogie- Number of posts : 44
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Re: Generator to Alternator Swap on Small Six
by Full Tilt Boogie Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:28 pm
cl350rr wrote:well here's the pic:
how's $25 for brackets and bolts, $35 with alternator + shipping?
I'll include some real Virginia dirt, grease and rust with it at absolutely no cost to you
Thanks for the pic! I'll pass, it looks like it'll be pretty simple make an alternator fit. I was wondering if anyone had current pics, details or info of their generator to alternator swap.
Full Tilt Boogie- Number of posts : 44
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Re: Generator to Alternator Swap on Small Six
by Full Tilt Boogie Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:01 am
Surprised there isn't much info on this conversion... Is the majority still running a generator?
Big W- Number of posts : 3282
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Unfortunatly, I have a GM altenator in my 66, but it's attached to a 350. Sorry I can't be of any real help. But I'm sure someone out there has a pic of what your looking for. Have you tried looking through the the members pic gallery? you might find something in there in sombodies build progress pics. just a thought = 2 cents.
econopoor- Econoline Guru
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The 200's use a different front timing cover that has an additional boss on it for the alt. bracket. The Generator motors do not have this boss. Either change the front cover to match the factory bracket or make a new bracket to work off the generator boss'
Duane in Tennessee.
Duane in Tennessee.
delraydoug- Number of posts : 210
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mine gen. looked alot like that oiled the bearing got it to roll over. wire wheeled it to clean it up blew it out with air hose and put it back on and it worked. gen. light only comes on once in awhile when idleing
