[Tigers] Alternator Conversion

[Randy Zimmermann]

 It's a bit pricey but they do make an alternator nested in a Fomoco looking generator case:
Powermaster PowerGEN Alternators 82101

If you're trying to keep a stock look, it seems the way to go.  I have one waiting for a free weekend to install.  Unfortunately, my water pump went out in August on the way home from a British car show.  So getting that replaced is taking precedence.
If you do go that route, call Powermaster directly and let them know it's for a Tiger.  They'll be sure the pulley is a match; not the stock Ford pulley.
Good luck!
Randy Zimmermann    On Thursday, September 14, 2017, 2:01:54 PM CDT, Joel Martin via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
  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 ampsHead Lights/tail lights - 10 ampsHalogen bulbs - 10 amps each - so 20 on head lightsElectric 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> 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    I originally made the Dummy VR to clean up the wire harness at that point.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.  

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From: Tigers [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>; Tiger List Serve <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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