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Technical Flathead belt issues

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Canuk40, Nov 4, 2019.

  1. Canuk40
    Joined: Feb 4, 2015
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    I’m trying to envision how to solve this one.
    Flathead crank snout has two pulleys. One for water pumps and one for generator/alternator. Second belt closer to radiator turns fan.
    I’m replacing intake with Edelbrock with 3 Stombergs. I’ve purchased an offset mount for the alternator (passenger side). So, the mount that the fan assembly was using is now gone.
    Now what? Configure a pulley to replace alternator? Ignore outward pulley and use electric fan?
    Anyone solved this one? All potential solutions welcome.
     
  2. Tractors & T's
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    from Baxter MN

    Not sure if these pics will help (if I get them to post) but this is what I did on my 8BA. Cut the front pulley off and reverse the fan shaft bracket (a little grinding required) and it all fell together. 102_0085.JPG 102_0086.JPG 102_0084.JPG 102_0086.JPG 102_0084.JPG
     
  3. Canuk40
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    Great photos and a neat install. Do you have a shot of the alternator mount? It would help to envision the complete set up. Thanks
     
  4. solidaxle
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    from Upstate,NY

    What are you installing this motor in?
    Open hood and sides?
     
  5. Canuk40
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    Back into the 40 Ford Tudor. Pic on right.
     
  6. Tractors & T's
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    The generator is stock converted to 12 volt and on an offset mounting bracket. Nothing fancy there.
    102_0091.JPG 102_0092.JPG
     
  7. Canuk40
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    Thanks for posting the pics. I’m going to have to wait until I mock up the parts. I like what you’ve done and will try to do something similar.
     
  8. 19Fordy
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    Very nice solution. Clean and simple.
     
  9. solidaxle
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    from Upstate,NY

    0914160726.jpg The offset gen bracket like Tractor's & T's should work.There's another style that mounts on the head using the head bolts for an early motor. You would need to use spacers and longer head bolts to clear the water outlet.
     
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  10. Ralph Moore
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    I don’t see an issue, Edelbrock with three chandler groves, offset( to right) gen bracket. Fan bolts in stock location.
    [​IMG]
    Oh, and just ignore the redneck fuel induction system.


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  11. Drylake
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    Great tip! I just started doing this on my roadster! Thank you!
     
  12. leon bee
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    Jeesus Chappy, I believe you could live in Arkansas!
     
  13. jmkporsche
    Joined: Jan 6, 2019
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    Swap a starter motor in there and you’d have a hybrid [emoji6]


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  14. Good idea, but use an old starter-generator from a International Cub Loboy and you would have the best of both worlds!!


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  15. cederholm
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    That is slick! Is that in a model A? If so, did it save you from having to notch the firewall? I'd love more photos of your whole engine install. Perhaps by PM as note to hi-jack this post.

    Thanks,
    Carl

     
  16. Just am FYI...that's not my car, just one I saw for sale around here
    This is the rest of that car
    87547972_2837784942945968_6621232050072453120_n.jpg 87484920_2837785336279262_8373127206993395712_n.jpg
     
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