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By trodom - 6 Years Ago
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whats the best way to convert from generator to alternator on a 292 ford v8
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By charliemccraney - 6 Years Ago
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How do you define "best?" Best looking is probably by using one of Mummert's brackets. Best (lowest) cost is probably some all-thread, spacers, and flat stock to make brackets using the original generator bracket.
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By trodom - 6 Years Ago
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can u help me get in touch with mummerts about the bracket for the alternater
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By charliemccraney - 6 Years Ago
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Not really. Calling him is best.
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By oldcarmark - 6 Years Ago
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trodom (10/1/2018)
can u help me get in touch with mummerts about the bracket for the alternater
Top of "Forums" Page is "Links". Scroll down to John Mummerts Site Link. You can see what He has. I used a 3 Wire old style Alternator on mine and made a Bracket to work with the Original Generator Bracket. If You do a Google Search for installing Alternator on Y Block.You should find it. Threaded Rod and flat stock Brackets.You can dress it up a bit using Chrome Acorn Nuts on the ends of Threaded Rod.
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By FORD DEARBORN - 6 Years Ago
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I won't be able to post pics until next week but the Ford G1 3 wire alternator can be installed without altering or adding additional brackets and look bone stock correct That is, the alternator will be positioned "upside down." I drilled out the threads from the alternator ear that was for the adjusting bolt to allow mounting to the original generator brackets. Using a spacer cut to span between the upper bracket ears, then insert a long bolt into the drilled out hole in the alternator, through the original brackets, newly cut spacer and a nut on the back end. This now is the new pivot. The lower end of the alternator which was the pivot point, will now be the adjustment point. Please keep in mind this install is for my 64 F100, your results may vary? The slotted adjuster bracket that worked for me was limited but with a closely sized belt there is enough adjustment to properly set belt tension. I can't remember if I used the original slotted bracket. I also needed a spacer where the adjustment bracket secures to the front bracket on the timing chain cover. It's been a long time but I think this spacer was used for this purpose originally. Nice looking properly sized quality hardware and washers goes a long way to make it all look stock. It may seem like this "new" pivot point wouldn't be secure but it has been solid with no issues for about 5 years now. Again, I apologize for not being able to send pics at this time but this method worked great for me and allowed the use of a excellent 3 wire Ford alternator. Maybe I was lucky in that the position of the alternator pulley lined up with the damper pulley. Just my $.02 and hope this may help, JEFF..................
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By KULTULZ - 6 Years Ago
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JOHN MUMMERTS ALT BRKT INFO - http://www.ford-y-block.com/alternatorbrkt.htm
It says for a DELCO ONE-WIRE ALT, which I am not a fan of personally.
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By charliemccraney - 6 Years Ago
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I'm pretty sure it works with regular delco alternators as well. The case is the same, isn't it?
I've been using a one wire for about 17 years. Never any problem, even with a few additional electric items.
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By KULTULZ - 6 Years Ago
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I guess I meant DELCO ALT as a whole.
Just does't look right.
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By FORD DEARBORN - 6 Years Ago
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Here is what I was trying to explain...........   
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By KULTULZ - 6 Years Ago
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Nicely done retrofit and a FORD ALT to boot!
The 64 F had an optional ALT. I believe the below photo shows the MTG -
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By FORD DEARBORN - 6 Years Ago
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Yes, a Ford alternator and it makes for a very stable electrical system. Your are right, the alternator was an option for the 64 trucks but I have never seen a factory installation on a Y-block. I'm guessing would be more common on the "big jobs?" Interesting pic, thanks for sharing. JEFF............
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By paul2748 - 6 Years Ago
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And in 64 the V8 Fairlanes had a generator, although I believe that an alternator was available. It was also rare to see one on a 64. Don't know about the Galaxies
FORD DEARBORN (10/6/2018)
Yes, a Ford alternator and it makes for a very stable electrical system. Your are right, the alternator was an option for the 64 trucks but I have never seen a factory installation on a Y-block. I'm guessing would be more common on the "big jobs?" Interesting pic, thanks for sharing. JEFF............
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