Converting to internally regulated alt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DoobieBrother · 03-26-2007, 05:19 PM

It's time for a new alt on our `68. This inherited truck had a new 350 crate motor put in it several years ago, but they hung all the old stuff on it including the old alternator. I want to put a modern internally regulated one on it as one of the first steps in upcoming motor work. What all is involved with switching to the modern style? I seem to remember a how to on it somewhere.

And I saw this... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/techtips...lectric_3.html, but it seemed like that was still kludged up a bit. Maybe I'm missing something. I want it nice and clean and void of unnecessary stuff.

**VetteVet** · 03-26-2007, 05:23 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=119379&page=2
I see it opened on page two so just click on page one at the bottom. There are several sources of info on the web so if you need more just ask. I have a website to convert to the newer cs 130 also.

dave2953 · 03-26-2007, 05:37 PM

That's what I used when I switched mine over and it worked great Haven't had to touch it since.

manimal · 03-26-2007, 06:06 PM

Search FAQs for alternator conversions and find one for installing a CS130. I used one from a 1995 CADILLAC.NIGHT & DAY difference! Someone here will chime in and post the correct link. I 'think' the tech article was from TEAM CHEVELLE but not too sure. GOOD LUCK! BTW going with a CS130 REALLY cleans up the engine compartment.
-Lance

Bob Moore · 03-26-2007, 08:41 PM

I personally like the 94amp alternator on the late 80's Camaro etc. Same physical size as the original external alt on our trucks. Change the belt portion of the pulley for a V-belt - buy the wire conversion from PICKMUP(board vendor) and you are good to go.

Plenty of Volts available at idle for all options.

**VetteVet** · 03-26-2007, 10:07 PM

Ok here it is.
http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref14.html

DoobieBrother · 03-26-2007, 10:46 PM

Anyone have any idea whether this thing is good quality? ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...mZ150104588844

or maybe better, this one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Power...QQcmdZViewItem

KAILUAZ · 03-27-2007, 09:16 AM

Read this:
http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...elcoremy.shtml

and
http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...hreewire.shtml

03-26-2007, 05:19 PM	#1
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Converting to internally regulated alt It's time for a new alt on our `68. This inherited truck had a new 350 crate motor put in it several years ago, but they hung all the old stuff on it including the old alternator. I want to put a modern internally regulated one on it as one of the first steps in upcoming motor work. What all is involved with switching to the modern style? I seem to remember a how to on it somewhere. And I saw this... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/techtips...lectric_3.html, but it seemed like that was still kludged up a bit. Maybe I'm missing something. I want it nice and clean and void of unnecessary stuff. Last edited by DoobieBrother; 03-26-2007 at 05:21 PM.

03-26-2007, 05:23 PM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=119379&page=2 I see it opened on page two so just click on page one at the bottom. There are several sources of info on the web so if you need more just ask. I have a website to convert to the newer cs 130 also. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 03-26-2007 at 05:26 PM.

03-26-2007, 05:37 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt That's what I used when I switched mine over and it worked great Haven't had to touch it since. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-26-2007, 06:06 PM	#4
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt Search FAQs for alternator conversions and find one for installing a CS130. I used one from a 1995 CADILLAC.NIGHT & DAY difference! Someone here will chime in and post the correct link. I 'think' the tech article was from TEAM CHEVELLE but not too sure. GOOD LUCK! BTW going with a CS130 REALLY cleans up the engine compartment. -Lance

03-26-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt I personally like the 94amp alternator on the late 80's Camaro etc. Same physical size as the original external alt on our trucks. Change the belt portion of the pulley for a V-belt - buy the wire conversion from PICKMUP(board vendor) and you are good to go. Plenty of Volts available at idle for all options. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-26-2007, 10:07 PM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt Ok here it is. http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref14.html __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-26-2007, 10:46 PM	#7
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt Anyone have any idea whether this thing is good quality? ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...mZ150104588844 or maybe better, this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Power...QQcmdZViewItem Last edited by DoobieBrother; 03-26-2007 at 11:24 PM.

03-27-2007, 09:16 AM	#8
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: Converting to internally regulated alt Read this: http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...elcoremy.shtml and http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...hreewire.shtml __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics



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