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Posted: May 21 2008 10:15 PM
 
jim grace (aka dixie) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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Hey guys picking up a 56 victory first of the week its 12 volt with a generator. what do u do in changing over to an alternator ? car has new a/c in it guys says no elect problems are should i just leave it alone.
 
 
 
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Posted by Willys33  -  05/21/2008 10:52 PM
With all the upgrades in our cars today (A/C, amps, power windows etc) it's hard for a generator to keep up. I would change it. Keep in mind you will have to change the mount too. Go to Radio Shack and pick up some #8 wire that they use on amps and run it from the alternator to the selonoid.
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Posted by dixie  -  05/21/2008 10:55 PM
come on willys u lost me is that all u do?
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by ronhotrod  -  05/21/2008 11:20 PM
easiest way is to convert to a GM 1 wire alternator. Just unhook your generator and tape the wire separately. Install the alternator and run a 8 or 10 gauge wire to the starter soleniod terminal that has the battery cable from the battery from the large post on back of the alternator. Bing go you're done. Next step is to install a volt meter as your amp meter won't handle the out put of an alternator. It's really not that big of a job.
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Posted by dixie  -  05/21/2008 11:59 PM
thank you very much that what i will do ,thanks for the tip on the cable willys.what about the voltage regulator just disreguard it .
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by Streetrodder007  -  05/22/2008 09:33 PM
Once you change over to a 1 wire alternator, you wont need the big voltage regulator, 99% of them already are internally regulated. Keep in mind you might also have to change the ignition if its hooked with old points. At least I would, HEI all the way- carefree.
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Posted by bobalou34  -  05/22/2008 10:34 PM
Dixie ,Did you know Powermaster makes an alternator that looks exactly like a Ford Generator probably use the same mounts check em out on line just google Powermaster
bobalou34 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Watauga, Tennessee
 
Posted by jdboes  -  05/24/2008 04:48 PM
I've put alternators on both my 56 Fords, Just leave the regulator where it is and use it for a junction point. Your car has A/C so use the Allen Grove bracket kit, Vintage air is a dealer. The kit puts a rear port Sanden compressor down where the generator would be and puts the alternator above it in front of the cylinder head, that leaves plenty of room for the power steering pump. Most people don't even realise the car has A/C until they see the under dash unit inside. (Do you have any pictures under the hood, I love my Ranch wagon and my Victoria)
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Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  05/25/2008 09:39 AM
Come on Dixie, with all the sun down there in Florida you should be using solar power.
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Posted by blade58  -  05/25/2008 01:46 PM
i have afreind who has a 56 Crown Vik with the 1 wire GM alternator and it works great he did have to modify one braket he has no A/C by the way nice car enjoy it
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Posted by dixie  -  05/25/2008 11:58 PM
hey thats not a bad idea the way gas is,heck if i did that it would start raining an never quit. sure could use some rain down this way though.


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Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  05/26/2008 07:35 AM
$4.17 up here.
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