alternator conversion

[Dr_Spankenstein]

hey all
I have a '61 with a '87 350 in it, with I think a '73ish water pump.
I had the original generator in there it just died so I was going to swap out the alternator and regulator from my '66 will this work ok?

also my generator is on the drivers side and I am having a problem finding brackets for that side. any suggestions?


thanks

[Dr_Spankenstein]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-S...824168003r5441

maybe this will work?

[Eagar1]

that would only work if you don't have power steering, I believe it takes that spot. I personally dont like to hang accessories low as it makes them harder to get to. You need to find the brackets for a factory style set up, that looks like this:

[Eagar1]

Hit the wrong button

[Dr_Spankenstein]

cool thanks for the reply
I got it in with a combo of parts from both trucks in the stock location.
now I have a stupid question: the round capciter looking thing on the regulator (forgot what is called) where does it hook to. I know it physicaly mounts to the fire wall but where does the wire hook to?

[Eagar1]

Not sure I know what you are talking about, got a picture?

[Dr_Spankenstein]

no I don't have a pic. I just looked at my bros '66 and he doesn't have it so maybe it is not necessary?

the problem I am having is the alt light (dash) is on, and when I disconnect the bat truck dies

there are three wire coming off the generator (black, green{f}, brown{A}) the alt harness has red(bat) yellow(R) green(F)

I think I am just going to buy a new alt and do the upgrade correctly. thanks for your help though

[DPowers]

Check this out
http://www.persh.org/pickup/IdeaPage.htm

[Imperial Kustom]

Converting to an internally regulated alternator is easy as can be and takes no time at all.