[Tigers] Alternator Conversion

[Ron Fraser]

Joel

                I just looked in my 2017 Mac’s - Falcon catalog 

1965 -70 100 amp alternator       41-73978-1          $169.99                 1 wire hook up

 

You would need to check out that alternator for more details and determine if it would work for you.

 

Ron Fraser

 

From: Joel Martin [mailto:jmartiniii at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 1:48 PM
To: 'Gary Winblad' <garywinblad at comcast.net>; Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>; tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: RE: [Tigers] Alternator Conversion

 

Ron/Gary

 

I agree with the 'ugly' factor and have been trying hard to keep a stock configuration/look but functionality has now taken hold. And taping up new wire harness does not appeal to me so 'dummy' up the VR.

 

Narrowing down the alternator has been tough.  Do I need a 'small case' alternator in order to fit?  What is the opinion regarding MIN amps at idle to run lights/defrost blower/wipers/MSD box.  My calculation was around 70 if I were to add a radio so could get by with less.

 

HEI Ignition:  12 amps

Head Lights/tail lights - 10 amps

Halogen bulbs - 10 amps each - so 20 on head lights

Electric fuel pump - Holly Red - 2 amp reporting but saying at least 5 amps

 

47 amps plus room to grow if add electric cooling fan or radio, so about 70 best guess at idle.

 

Bean dip or on the right track?  Still have not narrowed down Alternator size that 'might' fit the CAT alt bracket $119 + $35 membership fee.

 

Joel Martin

 

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, September 14, 2017, 12:23:57 PM EDT, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com> > wrote: 

 

 

Gary
    I originally made the Dummy VR to clean up the wire harness at that point.  The article I read before I started removed the VR then bolted, taped and shrink wrapped the wire harness.  I thought that sounded too ugly.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> ] On Behalf Of Gary Winblad via Tigers
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 11:30 AM
To: Joel Martin <jmartiniii at yahoo.com <mailto:jmartiniii at yahoo.com> >; Tiger List Serve <tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> >
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Alternator Conversion

I just went to Summit Racing, they have just what you want, and in chrome no less.
I hung it with a CAT club bracket, rough copy of the MK2 bracket in aluminum.
I ran the one wire to the battery terminal on the solenoid.  The largest gauge wire at the auto parts store is really not large enough for 70amps, so I doubled up two strands.  I also put a 70amp fuse in line but that broke..need to fix that...
Don't know why you want a dummy VR?  Just remove it.  I forget what I did with the wires.. I'll look when I have a chance..
Gary

On 9/13/2017 2:02 PM, Joel Martin via Tigers wrote:
> Hello All
>
> After 2 voltage regulators (VR) and 1 rebuild on the generator, I am 
> throwing in the generator towel.  I have read Ron Fraser 2003 article 
> on doing the conversion with a 1965 style ford alternator.
>
> I would like to go with about a 70 min amp one wire AC Delco and 
> making the VR just a dummy.  Can someone recommend the AC Delco 
> alternator part number that would have the built in regulator?  I 
> release a new bracket will need to be made.
>
> I would also like to buy or trade for a radiator overflow tank with 
> brackets.  I also need the fan shroud if anyone has one to complete 
> the engine compartment.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Joel Martin
>
>
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