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On Thursday, September 14, 2017 02:10:09 PM CDT, Joel Martin via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net> wrote:
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<div>Ron/Gary</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>HEI Ignition: 12 amps</div><div>Head Lights/tail lights - 10 amps</div><div>Halogen bulbs - 10 amps each - so 20 on head lights</div><div>Electric fuel pump - Holly Red - 2 amp reporting but saying at least 5 amps</div><div><br></div><div>47 amps plus room to grow if add electric cooling fan or radio, so about 70 best guess at idle.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Joel Martin</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
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On Thursday, September 14, 2017, 12:23:57 PM EDT, Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com> wrote:
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<div><div dir="ltr">Gary<br clear="none"> I originally made the Dummy VR to clean up the wire harness at that point.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. <br clear="none"><br clear="none">-----Original Message-----<br clear="none">From: Tigers [mailto:<a href="mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">tigers-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] On Behalf Of Gary Winblad via Tigers<br clear="none">Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 11:30 AM<br clear="none">To: Joel Martin <<a href="mailto:jmartiniii@yahoo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">jmartiniii@yahoo.com</a>>; Tiger List Serve <<a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">tigers@autox.team.net</a>><br clear="none">Subject: Re: [Tigers] Alternator Conversion<br clear="none"><br clear="none">I just went to Summit Racing, they have just what you want, and in chrome no less.<br clear="none">I hung it with a CAT club bracket, rough copy of the MK2 bracket in aluminum.<br clear="none">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...<br clear="none">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..<br clear="none">Gary<br clear="none"><br clear="none">On 9/13/2017 2:02 PM, Joel Martin via Tigers wrote:<br clear="none">> Hello All<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> After 2 voltage regulators (VR) and 1 rebuild on the generator, I am <br clear="none">> throwing in the generator towel. I have read Ron Fraser 2003 article <br clear="none">> on doing the conversion with a 1965 style ford alternator.<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> I would like to go with about a 70 min amp one wire AC Delco and <br clear="none">> making the VR just a dummy. Can someone recommend the AC Delco <br clear="none">> alternator part number that would have the built in regulator? I <br clear="none">> release a new bracket will need to be made.<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> I would also like to buy or trade for a radiator overflow tank with <br clear="none">> brackets. I also need the fan shroud if anyone has one to complete <br clear="none">> the engine compartment.<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Thanks in advance<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Joel Martin<br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> _______________________________________________<br clear="none">><br clear="none">> <a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">tigers@autox.team.net</a><br clear="none">><br clear="none">> Donate: <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br clear="none">> Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/archive" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br clear="none">> Forums: <a href="http://www.team.net/forums" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://www.team.net/forums</a><br clear="none">> Unsubscribe: <br clear="none">> <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/garywinblad@comcast.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/garywinblad@comcast.net</a><div class="ydpfed1caa9yiv3440205516ydp7449f19fyqt1483107742" id="ydpfed1caa9yiv3440205516ydp7449f19fyqtfd26365"><br clear="none">><br clear="none">><br clear="none"><br clear="none">_______________________________________________<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><a href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">tigers@autox.team.net</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Donate: <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br clear="none">Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/archive" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://www.team.net/archive</a><br clear="none">Forums: <a href="http://www.team.net/forums" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://www.team.net/forums</a><br clear="none">Unsubscribe: </div><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser@bluefrog.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/tigers/rfraser@bluefrog.com</a><div class="ydpfed1caa9yiv3440205516ydp7449f19fyqt1483107742" id="ydpfed1caa9yiv3440205516ydp7449f19fyqtfd74664"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"></div></div></div>
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