I would like to convert my 1960 Ford F-100 with 223 from generator to alternator.

Any suggestions on a source for the alternator?

Will I need a new bracket, fan belt or anything else?

Thanks!

Cal

 

No biggie. Recommend you use a 1965 - 1972 Ford alternator with a standard external regulator. This is the most economical route to go. Need to locate usable bracketry and attempt to match pulleys. Don't know if 223s were made in 1965 and later when Ford went to alternators. May have to fabricate brackets. Wiring is no problem. Check the old posts in the "electrical" section for instructions. If you can locate all the mechanical parts I'll be glad to describe the wiring. An alternator really is the way to go.
Good Luck

 

Good Idea! I don't know why I didn't think of that. Ford went to the 240 ci 6-cyl in 1965, but I think it was a pretty similar engine. I remember talking to a head mechanic for UPS around 1980 and he indicated that they were using a Ford engine very similar to mine at that time. The engine dogs love to hate! :-)

Anyone know if the bracket from a 240 would fit on my 223?

Cal

 

I used a one wire alternator from a GM on my 223. Used the stock bracket and made spacers to make it line up with the crank pulley. I am not a great electrician so this unit was perfect for me. A 10 gauge wire goes to the battery and a 16 gauge wire goes to the ignition switch.

 

If you want to stick to Ford parts, use a later model alternator, adding a single-wire conversion to eliminate the regulator, available from the usual classic Ford parts shops.

 

Do the newer fords have a built in regulator and can you buy a rebuilt one for $20?

 

Thats exactly what I did I had a couple of gm alt around the house and had it tested at the auto parts house and then bought a one wire kit for $14.95 installed with a a spacer to the front of the engine about one and half in. and it works fine. Till I get a volt gage I did hook up the connection from the terminal closest to the main output wire to the ideot light to let me know if the alt is not charging. Ed ke6bnl

 

my local electrical rebuilder has a regulator that bolts to the back of the Ford alternator and I have one of those on my 56. It cost about $18. I was at the junkyard when the got in a car with the new/rebuilt GM alternator and I bought the whole thing for $15. Either way works.

 

I wound up going with a GM alternator. (The one that fits a 1975 GM pickup.) I'm in the process of making up a bracket, as the generator bracket hits the mount on the alternator in the wrong place to be able to just use a spacer. The bracket turns out to be pretty simple, I'm using three chunks of 1.25" angle from the local ACE Hardware. Three cuts with the hacksaw, 6 holes to drill--4 if you have a welder. I can post a sketch or more info if anyone is interested.

Wiring is next, looks to be pretty staight forward.

Ed, where did you make the connection to the idiot light?

Cal

 

 

Do you still have the drawing? My dad is trying to convert his to alternator. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Welcome to FTE, pcolarebel, hope you find the info you're looking for.However,this thread is about 10 years old!

 

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