fiatmonkey
Tim Hoover
Hi,
Since I had (have) the engine out of my X I thought I would try out the alternator mod everyone raves about. I thought I would share what I did thus far - since the engine is not in the car I have not completed the electricals just yet.
You can see all of the pics here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/fiatmonkeyman/GmAlternatorMOD#
I followed the basic steps from Dayton Tom: http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1142890167/GM+alternator+conversion
With a minor changes.
First I sourced the alternator + parts - I headed to my local Oriely's and asked if they have alternators for a 350 78 camaro. I found a few options that ranged in price from 29.99 to 79.99. All were 63 amp. I ended up with a multi year warrantee option for 44.99 + 10 core. I also ordered the pig tail for additional $3.00. They didn't have any universal or custom alternator brackets so I went to Gotelli's speed shop in S. SF and found one for $11.00.
The alternator is identical to the one that Tom has in his original post and so is the pig tail (minus his wiring changes).
Here is the upper bracket (stock photo):
You can see its pretty long. I thouhg it would be easier to cut it more if needed.
Here is the lower bracket after relieving some metal:
Here is the upper after drilling a hole to fit the upper bolt and some bends and cut end welded back on to form a "t" and allow me to use the 2nd bolt on the waterpump like the stock bracket (actually its a stud).
Here it is fitted:
Pully lines up perfect...
Now its time to source the belt. I am going to start with the stock one (I am sure its floating around my garage) then go bigger if needed.
Comment: I wanted to add, although this is a nice mod, I am not crazy about the lower bracket and how the alternator attaches. I much prefer the stock setup where the alternator is molded with a section that goes over each end of the lower bracket. It seems a lot stronger to me. That said, this mod works and seems pretty solid.
-FM
Since I had (have) the engine out of my X I thought I would try out the alternator mod everyone raves about. I thought I would share what I did thus far - since the engine is not in the car I have not completed the electricals just yet.
You can see all of the pics here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/fiatmonkeyman/GmAlternatorMOD#
I followed the basic steps from Dayton Tom: http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1142890167/GM+alternator+conversion
With a minor changes.
First I sourced the alternator + parts - I headed to my local Oriely's and asked if they have alternators for a 350 78 camaro. I found a few options that ranged in price from 29.99 to 79.99. All were 63 amp. I ended up with a multi year warrantee option for 44.99 + 10 core. I also ordered the pig tail for additional $3.00. They didn't have any universal or custom alternator brackets so I went to Gotelli's speed shop in S. SF and found one for $11.00.
The alternator is identical to the one that Tom has in his original post and so is the pig tail (minus his wiring changes).
Here is the upper bracket (stock photo):
You can see its pretty long. I thouhg it would be easier to cut it more if needed.
Here is the lower bracket after relieving some metal:
Here is the upper after drilling a hole to fit the upper bolt and some bends and cut end welded back on to form a "t" and allow me to use the 2nd bolt on the waterpump like the stock bracket (actually its a stud).
Here it is fitted:
Pully lines up perfect...
Now its time to source the belt. I am going to start with the stock one (I am sure its floating around my garage) then go bigger if needed.
Comment: I wanted to add, although this is a nice mod, I am not crazy about the lower bracket and how the alternator attaches. I much prefer the stock setup where the alternator is molded with a section that goes over each end of the lower bracket. It seems a lot stronger to me. That said, this mod works and seems pretty solid.
-FM
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