Alternator swap Q
- Thread starter mmudge
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bb4re
86X 22,000 miles
Does you have a non AC car?
...For internally regulated...Why not use the correct alternator?
http://www.midwest-bayless.com/stor...Detail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=208227&c=0&i=250929115
...For internally regulated...Why not use the correct alternator?
http://www.midwest-bayless.com/stor...Detail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=208227&c=0&i=250929115
The internally regulated alternator
from the '79 and '80 carbed non-AC cars works just fine on a '74. I'm running two of my cars that way. I'd have to poke around the wiring diagram to tell you exactly what changes, but it's really not much at all - basically just disconnect a few wires in the engine bay and tape them off,
from the '79 and '80 carbed non-AC cars works just fine on a '74. I'm running two of my cars that way. I'd have to poke around the wiring diagram to tell you exactly what changes, but it's really not much at all - basically just disconnect a few wires in the engine bay and tape them off,
Dayton Tom
Tom Marcellino
can go the GM route....
http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1142890167/GM+alternator+conversion
http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1142890167/GM+alternator+conversion
petex19
True Classic
I'm also interested in an alternator replacement as I haven't had much luck with my 56Amp Marelli so I was considering the a rebuilt Bosch instead.
What size alternator did you use for your GM swap and do you have any more photos of the complete install as I lost you when you were discussing the arm of sort that mounts to the water pump ?
'PeteX1/9
What size alternator did you use for your GM swap and do you have any more photos of the complete install as I lost you when you were discussing the arm of sort that mounts to the water pump ?
'PeteX1/9
Dayton Tom
Tom Marcellino
I thought I had pic's from install...
but can't locate.. I know others do, hopefully will chime in...
the alt is GM alternator rated at 63 amps for a 350 Chevy Camaro, 1975... just like the one pictured. AutoZone P/N DL7127M, also listed for a 1985 Chevy Truck, C/20 and Suburban
but can't locate.. I know others do, hopefully will chime in...
the alt is GM alternator rated at 63 amps for a 350 Chevy Camaro, 1975... just like the one pictured. AutoZone P/N DL7127M, also listed for a 1985 Chevy Truck, C/20 and Suburban
will this work on a '74 with 1300 engine?
Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
Yes... and it eliminates the...
... external Voltage Regulator and its wiring.
... external Voltage Regulator and its wiring.
Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
NO IT WON'T...
The voltage drop issues will still be evident.
What it does solve it the availability of a reasonably priced alternator, a more ROBUST alternator, and about .5 volts more charging capacity.
The .5 volts might help but at idle your typical CD player will cough and restart using the factory supplied voltage source.
You really NEED to do ONE of several BWM variations and I strongly suggest relays or a separate fused source of direct power for the horns, ignition, lights and stereo.
Stop by Radio Shack after ya go to Auto Zone... (I sure wish there was a better resource for electrical components OFFLINE though...)
The voltage drop issues will still be evident.
What it does solve it the availability of a reasonably priced alternator, a more ROBUST alternator, and about .5 volts more charging capacity.
The .5 volts might help but at idle your typical CD player will cough and restart using the factory supplied voltage source.
You really NEED to do ONE of several BWM variations and I strongly suggest relays or a separate fused source of direct power for the horns, ignition, lights and stereo.
Stop by Radio Shack after ya go to Auto Zone... (I sure wish there was a better resource for electrical components OFFLINE though...)