[C2] Alternater alignment
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Henderson, NV
Alternater alignment
I did not notice the alternator miss-alignment when I bought the car but it is 1/2" too far back and I'm afraid the belt will come off. I've taken the header bracket to a machine shop and they wanted $200 to make a new one.
The alternator is one with the regulator inside it and the car was converted to a one wire system. The amp gauge only shows discharge.
have folks done this conversion with more positive results or should I take it back to original?
The alternator is one with the regulator inside it and the car was converted to a one wire system. The amp gauge only shows discharge.
have folks done this conversion with more positive results or should I take it back to original?
Le Mans Master
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From: Really Central IL Illinois
Pictures are the best info you can provide for others to help you. You have headers and a stamped steel bracket for the alternator mounting? You are using a 10SI or later internal regulating alternator? How is the alternator wired? What pulleys / sheaves are installed?? A bracket is easily made out of a piece of angle iron and steel bar to form a Z to which the original mounting bracket bolts. Then the alignment must be determined as needed to align the pulleys / sheaves and belts.
Many hot rodders convert to a single wire alternator successfully, however they are self exciting and depend on engine rpm to initially excite the alternator to start charging. Simple, but they have some negatives as far as the operation of the original devices in the car if they are not wired for the change.
Many hot rodders convert to a single wire alternator successfully, however they are self exciting and depend on engine rpm to initially excite the alternator to start charging. Simple, but they have some negatives as far as the operation of the original devices in the car if they are not wired for the change.
Team Owner
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We don't know anything about the year, the motor, the headers, any modifications done, no pictures. It's going to be hard to get any meaningful advice.
Just on the surface, if you can solve all your problems with a custom made bracket for $200 on a modified setup, you should jump on it.
Just on the surface, if you can solve all your problems with a custom made bracket for $200 on a modified setup, you should jump on it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Really Central IL Illinois
Here is a link to using a 1-wire alternator.
http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...hreewire.shtml
Jack and others are a great source of electrical knowledge here on the forum for additional information.
http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...hreewire.shtml
Jack and others are a great source of electrical knowledge here on the forum for additional information.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Oklahoma
Pictures are the best info you can provide for others to help you. You have headers and a stamped steel bracket for the alternator mounting? You are using a 10SI or later internal regulating alternator? How is the alternator wired? What pulleys / sheaves are installed?? A bracket is easily made out of a piece of angle iron and steel bar to form a Z to which the original mounting bracket bolts. Then the alignment must be determined as needed to align the pulleys / sheaves and belts.
Many hot rodders convert to a single wire alternator successfully, however they are self exciting and depend on engine rpm to initially excite the alternator to start charging. Simple, but they have some negatives as far as the operation of the original devices in the car if they are not wired for the change.
Many hot rodders convert to a single wire alternator successfully, however they are self exciting and depend on engine rpm to initially excite the alternator to start charging. Simple, but they have some negatives as far as the operation of the original devices in the car if they are not wired for the change.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 19
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From: Henderson, NV
I installed the old alternator and the belts lined up nicely. Then I took it down to O'Reillys, it tested bad so I purchased a new one and installed it.
The AMP meter showed discharge and charge......I am happy!
The AMP meter showed discharge and charge......I am happy!
