The only ways to reverse the spin direction of the alternator are:
1. Turn the alternator around so the pulley faces the rear of the
truck
2. Use a serpentine belt arrangement.
3. Reverse the spin direction of the engine (special cam and
starter)
None of the alternatives seem very practical to me.
-----Original Message-----
From: Antonio R. Tijerino [mailto:antonio@innercite.com]
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 12:14 AM
To: Oletrucks List
Subject: [oletrucks] Alternator question
I got a new chrome alternator to replace the original generator on my truck,
I also got a new wiring harness from Chevy Duty that is specially made for
alternator conversion. The truck is a '53 1/2 ton AD with a '57 235 car
engine. The question is:
I noticed that the alternator fan has an arrow indicating the direction of
the rotation, Will the new alternator rotate on the same direction as the
generator? or should I reverse the location of the alternator?. The original
generator was mounted on the manifold side of the engine and seems like it
is the only logical location for it. I was able to find an alternator
bracket at the local speed shop, this bracket fits perfectly and I will not
need to hack the original generator mounting bracket.
Thanks,
Antonio,
'53 3100
Cameron Park, CA
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