whats the best way to convert from generator to alternator on a 292 ford v8

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.


Lawrenceville, GA

can u help me get in touch with mummerts about the bracket for the alternater

Not really.  Calling him is best.


Lawrenceville, GA

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.

  

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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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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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.


Lawrenceville, GA

I guess I meant DELCO ALT as a whole.

Just does't look right.

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Here is what I was trying to explain...........


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