Which Alternator????

ivaf100 · Post by **ivaf100** » December 26, 2006, 8:16 pm

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find the answer here. I have a '66 with a 390. I want to install a alternator with the integral regulator. Is there a alternator that bolts up to the original brackets? If so what did it come in? What about the existing regulator wiring? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

rbcyouthdude · Post by **rbcyouthdude** » December 26, 2006, 8:44 pm

I used a ch*** one wire. Drilled out the top hole a little larger and it fit fine.

Michael

Comet · Post by **Comet** » December 27, 2006, 12:36 am

RBC you also have to do some re-wiring. You should do a write up on that and post it in tech. Lot's of people would probably appreciate that. I've thought about doing this myself, but more important things are priority.

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » December 27, 2006, 9:16 am

rbcyouthdude wrote:I used a ch*** one wire. Drilled out the top hole a little larger and it fit fine.

Michael

I have done this on several Ford motors we use to pump water for irrigation. If and when the current Alt. goes out on the 460 it will get a one wire

rbcyouthdude · Post by **rbcyouthdude** » December 27, 2006, 9:16 am

When I did it I got the information here

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/ ... Truck.html

hope that helps.

Michael

ivaf100 · Post by **ivaf100** » December 27, 2006, 4:17 pm

Thanks, I knew someone would have some info.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » December 27, 2006, 4:20 pm

you can use a ford internally regulated alternator.
These links should help.
I used a 2g, was simple.

http://users3.ev1.net/~bmarr/id120.htm

http://fordfuelinjection.com/index.php?p=75

http://www.bronco.com/cms/node/66

rbcyouthdude · Post by **rbcyouthdude** » December 27, 2006, 5:46 pm

I'd rather have a ford alt but some one gave me a new delco, that's why I went with it.

Michael

needmoretime · Post by **needmoretime** » December 28, 2006, 11:43 pm

Here is the trick to convert an original over witout to many problems. The biggest advantage is removing the oem wiring and ext. reg. Cleans up the underside and looks stock!

WK

http://www.falconparts.com/One%20Wire%20Alternator.htm

:lol:

66fordtrucknut · Post by **66fordtrucknut** » December 29, 2006, 6:40 am

Hey WK, glad you chimed in on this one, it does look nice!
Charlie

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » December 29, 2006, 11:47 am

That does look good, I like it. That's a much better alternative to me than putting a GM alternator on. :thumright:

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » December 29, 2006, 11:58 am

Hey Wayne thanks for showing me that AFTER I bored the holes bigger in my freshly painted inner fender for a new voltage regulator.

Now what am I gonna do to cover the holes...

...Hmmmm. Mark told me he got a "Shelby" ID tag down at the Shelby Factory..

That would keep 'em guessing :lol:

Can't you just see the ebay ad now... RARE SHELBY Big back Window 1964 MERCURY Pickup.. opening bid $50,000 :rotflmao:

needmoretime · Post by **needmoretime** » December 30, 2006, 10:03 pm

Sorry guys,
I forgot to share that tip. The ol Falcon boys did ok and I thought I would see more of that type of thing already done. It does work and cleans the inside of the eng. room up a bit.

WK