Mark
The changeover is quite simple and works a lot better than a generator. You
use a late '70's and early '80's alternator that has the built in regulator.
On my '46 I used the original gen bracket and bolt with a spacer. You use
the pulley from the generator and the belt length remains the same.
Lee
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Treutelaar" <phoneman@ticon.net>
To: "old trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 6:36 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Generator vs Alternator
> Hi I have a 55 second series Chevy truck. Im thinking about installing a
new
> wiring harness . Has anyone installed an alternator on their 235 . I have
the
> generator still and before I buy the wiring harness it would be a good
idea to
> know wheter it would be better to install an alternator instead because
each
> harness is different. . If I was to install an alternator would I need a
new
> bracket as well. If I would install AC Im sure I would need a new bracket
.
> How do you find or size up a belt after installing a new alternator ?
Thanks
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