Jeff, I think you sent me this link a while back. This is what I'm going to use for my new shiny alternator. I'll be posting pics as soon as possible.
I have seen a different set up that use to sell on Ebay . They look easy enough to make up yourself but sometimes I get too lazy and would rather just pay someone else to do it for me . I am not sure if it's lazy or the years catching up to me real fast . I am hoping I am just getting to damn lazy to make some things like I use to !
Hey Jeff, I found this post on a search. The link that you have posted is dead, or goes to some generic page. Do you know of other sites with good info? Thanks
Even if you're going to buy a bracket set up, you need to make sure it's designed correctly for it to work properly and have some durability. I've replaced a couple of " store bought " set ups on FE engines with alternator updates because the brackets wouldn't keep the belt tensioned. They bent and flexed. You need three points of mounting if you're using a Ford or GM style alternator with the pivot bolt throught he housing. 1) you need a solid point for the pivot bolt to attach to, like a threaded hole in the block, cylinder head or a steel plate mounted to the engine. 2) you need a bracket running from the front of the alternator at the pivot bolt head that attaches to another solid point. 3) A third bracket is needed from the adjusting bolt on the alternator to a solid point to allow belt adjustment. Otherwise, the mounting bracket will flex, allowing belt tension to decrease.
Yeah streetdreams, I understand that. I'm running the stock Y-Block, changing over to 12v. There is a setup on eBay for $120. plus shipping. I'm just too stinkin' tight to spend the cash on it. Looking for a safe, effective poor-man setup.
Joe-Racer I also converted my y-block to an alternator. At first I just used some threaded rod and spacers to make a bracket, it was horrible. So I finally decided to spend some money and have a nice, reliable part. This is what I ended up with and couldnt be happier. http://ford-y-block.com/alternatorbrkt.htm Hope this helps some. - Rocky
Hey Dragonknucks, that setup looks great! I like it much more than the kit I looked at on eBay. I hate to come across as a cheapskate but it seems to be such a simple setup it hard to justify $120. plus shipping. The cast aluminum looks better and cost less too! Thanks again Dragonknucks!
I bought a set up for GM alt. and AC compressor. I actually bought 2 and have them in two cars. Work great a Texas suplier. Can't remember his name "Hide"? if you are interested I'll look uo an invoice. Gerry
found it. hate being over 50... Fordcraft 124 Ridgeview Drive Murphy, TX 75094-3218 map Phone: (972) 423-4636
http://69.61.21.195/forum/album.php?albumid=1612 a link to pictures of Don Hyde "Fordcraft" brackets.
Ok probably a serious question,by what's the point of converting from the generator to the alternators?
Alternators put out more charging amps than most generators. Alternators also charge more at lower rpms, but that's not always the case with some older Ford and GM alternators. Overall, they charge at a higher rate over a larger operating range than a geneator. If you're adding more electrical load to your car, especially in the sound department, you need to upgrade.
If anyone chooses to go the LD Becker route out in Ohio, I can vouch for their quality and customer service. Their alternators are warrantied for LIFE! I did have to use it once as I had one setup on an engine run stand that burnt out on me. They replaced it with new one, no questions asked.
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