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#88534 05/05/2002 6:42 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | What are the advantages & disadvantages of changing from an generator to an alternator?
Does this conversion involve new brackets? Is so are there any recomentadtions for type?
What changes are required to harness or other electrical components (voltage regulator, lights, etc) | | |
#88535 05/05/2002 6:44 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | Forgot to mention engine:
1958 235.
I am also considering adding an electronic ignition system down the road. | | |
#88536 05/06/2002 4:55 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | The major advantage is that the alternator will charge at idle. Personally, I wouldn't make the change unless the generator or regulator were bad, or I had the engine our, or I had money burning a hole in my pocket. With the right alternator, you can use your existing brackets. Best thing to do is to take your generator to your local parts store. They should be able to find one that will only require a bushing on the aft end of the lower bolt.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#88537 05/06/2002 9:57 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 | Contact Buffalo Enterprises Buffalo for both the alternator bracket and HEI to fit your 235. Wiring changes are minimal. GM alternators have internal regulators so that's one less part to clutter the dash and go bad. Get a DA plug fom Patrick's or 5th Ave auto parts (See the Links on this site). I had constant problems with dead batteries when using generators, never since changing to an alternator. Any problems and you can pick up a rebuilt unit anywhere. Be sure to use the smaller pulley as an alternator needs to spin faster to keep up a charge at idle. | | |
#88538 05/15/2002 2:26 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 125 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 125 | I have used an 12 volt generator on my 50 for 38,000 miles now. Electric wipers, halogen lights, 40 watt stereo and never had a dead battery. I don't do much city driving though and if I spent most of my time sitting in traffic I might consider an alternator. I like the generator for the same reason I run dual rochesters instead of a 4 barrel, I like the nostalgic look.
Grant
1950 Chevy 3100
1952 GMC 150 (In Pieces)
1968 Chevy K20
1966 Shovelhead
1978 BMW 100S
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#88539 05/15/2002 3:14 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 124 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 124 | | | |
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