I have used several GM alternators on Alpines.....and have a 43 amp GM one
wire on my V6 conversion(engine has small pulleys as does alternator).. I
had one on a 1725 that would rev up to 7,000 rpm and I quickly burned up the
bearings in the GM alternator because the pulley ratio was turning the
alternator well over the 12,000 rpm limit.. I solved the problem using a
Moroso Racing Pulley ($20) that was 3 inch diameter, making the ratio of
crank to alt about 1.3 to one....perfect!! The GM one wire has a large
terminal that you can connect to always hot and another plug in terminal
that can be wired directly to the ignition light in the car which comes one
before starting and goes out after the engine is running and is
charging......also the stock ammeter works fine...I never seen the
alternator bury the needle . Good Luck and if you're saying good bye to the
"Prince of Darkness" ...why not purchase a good BOSCH or american made
Ignition coil too?
-----Original Message-----
From: T Wiencek <t_wiencek(at)qmgate.anl.gov>
To: Message Alpine <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Cc: Lou Meyers (Home) <lsmeyers(at)yahoo.com>; Lou Meyers
<meyersl(at)yuma.usmc.mil>
Date: Monday, November 23, 1998 8:44 AM
Subject: Alternator Conversion
> Subject: Time: 9:50
AM
> OFFICE MEMO Alternator Conversion Date:
>11/23/98
>
>I have been told that an alternator from a 70's GM 350 ci (65 amp) is small
enough to fit on an Alpine. This is a one wire internal voltage regulator
alternator. Does anyone know how to wire one of these up to replace a
generator? Also has anyone done this conversion? I am planning on
converting my Series II but would also appreciate any information on any
Series conversion. Thank you.
>Tom
>
>
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