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chevyguy_72 · 01-07-2006, 03:40 PM

I think my old alternator is finally shot. I would like to go to an internally regulated on to get rid of the wire mess by my headlight. I did a search and did not end up with much. What do i need to do? Help please!
Where to get the alt. or what year and type of vehicle to get it off of and also what has to be done to the wiring.
Thanks

**lolife99** · 01-07-2006, 04:01 PM

Try M&H Electric Fabricators, Inc. at http://www.wiringharness.com/ Look for this product. Very easy to hook up and no wire cutting. (27555 ALTERNATOR CONVERSION KIT, EXTERNAL TO INTERNAL REGULATOR CONVERSION HARNESS ("SI" SERIES) $15.00) Then use the highest amp alternator you can afford. There should be plenty of 80 or 100 amp alternators available at your local parts store.

Tx Firefighter · 01-07-2006, 07:34 PM

I use the FAQ article by Toddtheodd to do my swap.

Buy an alternator for a late 70's or early 80's truck or car.

**truckdude239** · 01-07-2006, 08:17 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379 pretty easy just follow the wirte up in the link i got mine off an 83 chevy k 10 4x4 with 350 63 amps pentry for my truck beacuse all i've done is install a cd player

RANDY COX · 01-07-2006, 08:21 PM

I changed mine over and what a difference it made.WORTH IT.

01-07-2006, 03:40 PM	#1
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	external to internal alternator swap I think my old alternator is finally shot. I would like to go to an internally regulated on to get rid of the wire mess by my headlight. I did a search and did not end up with much. What do i need to do? Help please! Where to get the alt. or what year and type of vehicle to get it off of and also what has to be done to the wiring. Thanks

01-07-2006, 04:01 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: external to internal alternator swap Try M&H Electric Fabricators, Inc. at http://www.wiringharness.com/ Look for this product. Very easy to hook up and no wire cutting. (27555 ALTERNATOR CONVERSION KIT, EXTERNAL TO INTERNAL REGULATOR CONVERSION HARNESS ("SI" SERIES) $15.00) Then use the highest amp alternator you can afford. There should be plenty of 80 or 100 amp alternators available at your local parts store. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-07-2006, 07:34 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: external to internal alternator swap I use the FAQ article by Toddtheodd to do my swap. Buy an alternator for a late 70's or early 80's truck or car. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-07-2006, 08:17 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: external to internal alternator swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379 pretty easy just follow the wirte up in the link i got mine off an 83 chevy k 10 4x4 with 350 63 amps pentry for my truck beacuse all i've done is install a cd player __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 01-07-2006 at 08:18 PM.

01-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#5
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: external to internal alternator swap I changed mine over and what a difference it made.WORTH IT. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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