My 50 roadster pickup build

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by lower50's

How did it test ok then not work when it was installed?

I was thinking about the same. Different rpm at test compared to use?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lower50's

How did it test ok then not work when it was installed?

Maybe I said this wrong, the alternator works, and shows 14-1/2 volts but only above 1500 rpm, it should show 14-1/2 volts when at idle. I've taken the alternator back to George, he has a new stator with a smaller ID for the rotor, so it should charge about 70 amps, 14-1/2 volts at 600 rpm. It should be ready tomorrow afternoon, I will install and report back the results...Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I was thinking about the same. Different rpm at test compared to use?

You are correct Doug, I'm not sure of the rpm but is higher that 600 rpm. I'll see if I can get George to tell me more about the testing...Jim

[RockinKees]

Did some catching up

Very nice gauges!!
New alternator is a good upgrade!
Hope it works out the way it should!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Did some catching up

Very nice gauges!!
New alternator is a good upgrade!
Hope it works out the way it should!

Thanks Kees, wasn't ready today, part had not come in, hopefully Monday...Jim

[oldman3]

Well, we all know about "life gets in the way", and problems it can cause. Some may be thinking "it only takes 20 mins to install and alternator, what's the problem". Well my mother passed on Monday 9/12 and I had other things to take care of, my mom was 89 yrs old (3 months from 90) was in good health up until a few days before she passed. I praise God for his special gift of my mom to me. I miss her each day, but life goes on.

So now back to my alternator. I finally got the alternator and installed it today.
I also talked to George about testing. The new stator was smaller on ID to the stator and he also said I had a bad diode. There was no charge for getting it right. He showed me it was putting out 14-1/2 volts at 800 RPM, and around 75 amps.

1st pic show 650 RPM, in drive, ac off - 14-1/2 volts
2nd pic shos 650 RPM, in drive, ac ON - 13-1/2 volts
3rd pic shows 850 RPM, in drive, ac ON - 14-1/2 volts ( I just gave it a little gas to raise the RPM's)
4th pic show a close up 700 RPM, in drive, ac ON - 13-1/2 volts

If this were a new car, it would raise the RPM's when the ac was on, so I'm happy with how everything turned out.

This is alot better than the first change to 105 amp.

One of the main reasons for wanting higher volts, is within the next month I want to install FITech fuel injection. I wanted to make sure I always had a minium of 12 volts to the system. LEEVON has beat me to the punch and is installing one on his AD with the LS engine. I will still do a installation/pic update as I do mine. Catch you later...Jim

[Indian113]

Jim, Sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost mine far to young.

Good Job on the Electrical Problem. Now Lets hope the Injection System is easier

[Advanced Design]

Jim, we are really sorry to learn of your mothers passing.

The alternator looks like a good fix. You are fortunate to have someone who can still work on them. It's been years since I've rebuilt one.

Fitech install will be interesting and looking forward to that.

[solidaxel]

Condolences Jim,

May She Rest in Paradise

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, Sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost mine far to young.

Good Job on the Electrical Problem. Now Lets hope the Injection System is easier

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Jim, we are really sorry to learn of your mothers passing.

The alternator looks like a good fix. You are fortunate to have someone who can still work on them. It's been years since I've rebuilt one.

Fitech install will be interesting and looking forward to that.

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Condolences Jim,

May She Rest in Paradise

Thank you all for the well wishes. Really looking forward to the FITech install...Jim

[RockinKees]

Sorry to hear about your mother, Jim, condolences.

I don't know Fitech Injection, so I'll keep an eye on it!

[lower50's]

Really sorry to hear about your Mom. I think it is a blessing to be in good health right till the end at that age.
Glad you got the alt fixed up.

[ChuckDriver]

Very sorry for your loss.

[youngrodder]

Sorry for your loss...Hang in there

Marc

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Sorry to hear about your mother, Jim, condolences.

I don't know Fitech Injection, so I'll keep an eye on it!

Thank you kees, Fitech has been out for at least a yr, the whole system is just over $1,000.00.

Originally Posted by lower50's

Really sorry to hear about your Mom. I think it is a blessing to be in good health right till the end at that age.
Glad you got the alt fixed up.

Thank you lower, I agree on the age, I'm 70 now and hope I can stay as good as Mom, until my time.

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Very sorry for your loss.

Thanks JJ

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Sorry for your loss...Hang in there

Marc

Thanks Marc, getting better each day, it's just part of life.

Jim

[Nut Case]

Jim

Mothers are special, sorry yours is gone!

I'm down for the injection system.

Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

[Kim57]

Sorry for your loss.
Kim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

Jim

Mothers are special, sorry yours is gone!

I'm down for the injection system.

Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

Thank you, should be soon on the injection...Jim

Originally Posted by Kim57

Sorry for your loss.
Kim

Kim, thank you...Jim

[Advanced Design]

Jim, will you be running the fuel command center on your install?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Jim, will you be running the fuel command center on your install?

Hey Doug, No I will not be running the command center. The only negative point from all the reviews I read was always the command center. I'm doing the same as Leevon and running the pump on the frame to the unit and return to tank.

I checked Speedway, Summit, Jegs, etc. The fuel system hook up is on back order, Jegs says 10/3 will ship. I talked to tech at FITech and he said it would be longer than that, possibly 4 weeks. I will order the unit tomorror, they will ship that day, and go on the list for the fuel system. I'm checking the net for other kits, if I can find good stuff for about the same price I will buy that...Jim

[joedoh]

EFI is something you will never regret, in my admittedly dim opinion. its like going from a bugle to a symphony.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

EFI is something you will never regret, in my admittedly dim opinion. its like going from a bugle to a symphony.

joedoh, I agree 100%, Mark and I have put LS engines in a few cars and it is unbeliveable how nice they are. I have been wanting to do mine for a couple years. I ordered mine today, Fitech, unit will ship tomorrow and pump lines, etc to ship on Oct 3, can't wait to get it installed....Jim

[oldman3]

Hey troops, you can't believe how busy I've been the last couple weeks, and this week is starting to look busy. Anyhow I received by Fitech unit on Thursday 9/29 and the unit looks great. I also cancelled by order for the fuel pump system with Fitech, would be a least 3 weeks before shipping. I ordered the LS1/LT1 system from Speedway and a couple fittings, should be here Tuesday October 4. Mark and I will pick up the rest locally, which he has done for the LS swaps.

Talk to Leevon today, very helpful with how he set his up, and I'm following suit. It still may be awhile before I can work on mine. Mark got in another job today, 78 Firebird, needs complete floor pans installed. So three cars in the shop, so I will wait my turn.

Pic of unit in the box.

Will post as I start changing my stuff...Jim

[Zoomin]

I'm putting FiTech in another car of mine, I'm doing the pump in the gas tank now as well. Looking forward to firing it up.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I'm putting FiTech in another car of mine, I'm doing the pump in the gas tank now as well. Looking forward to firing it up.

Sounds great, let us know how it works out...Jim