12V Alternator Bracket Question

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Nov 6, 2013 | 11:24 AM

DougofMontana

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From: Cameron, NC

12V Alternator Bracket Question

Hi everyone. I'm doing a build of a 49 F-1 pretty much by myself after being away from "Cars & Trucks" for nearly 40 years. It's my intention to get the straight flathead 6 (226) running, convert to 12 V, rebuild the brakes, rebuild the box floor, do the body work and paint myself, etc etc. I'm kind of in the middle of nowhere here in Ennis Montana, so no one around to pick their brain and such. I have picked up a single wire alternator and was wondering if someone could point me to a thread here on the forum that would tell me how to mount it. I've spent a couple hours searching and no luck, unfortunately. Thanks for the help in advance !!

Nov 6, 2013 | 01:13 PM

brain75

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I went with a ford 4 wire alternator, I used the lower generator bracket and then completely fabbed the upper bracket out of 1 1/2 strap... terrible pic (it was a timing pic, not a alt bracket pic)... so far 2k miles and not one issue with alt or bracket:

in fact my pic is useless... all you can see is the back of the bolt head.... will repost when I have a useful pic

Nov 6, 2013 | 01:49 PM

DougofMontana

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Thanks for the info. I was thinking some strap iron would be the answer, but wasn't sure. I havn't even pulled the old generator off yet. Probably need to do that then go from there. I would appreciate any pics you want to share!

Nov 6, 2013 | 03:16 PM

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You really need 3 points of anchoring on it, not all in the same plane. If you only use the ears at the front, it will jiggle and eventually fatigue the front mounts.

Here are some previous threads on the subject, found from an Advanced Search:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lternator.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...questions.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-mounting.html

Nov 6, 2013 | 04:39 PM

DougofMontana

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Thanks very much for the info AlbuqF-1! Every little bit helps

Nov 6, 2013 | 07:24 PM

tinman52

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Nice to see another Montana truck nut on here, welcome!

Your generator mount might be useful with some re-working.....if not it shouldn't be too hard to bend up another. Keep us posted.

Nov 6, 2013 | 08:01 PM

DougofMontana

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From: Cameron, NC

Hiya Tinman. I'm excited to be working on this truck and definitely will be needing the expertise found here on the forums. Now.. to figure out how get the bleeping pic of my truck associated with my ID!