One-wire alternator conversion?
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 962
Likes: 2
From: Collierville, TN
One-wire alternator conversion?
I am completely rewiring my '69 Ranger, and decided to get a harness from Ron Francis Wire Works (http://www.wire-works.com), mainly because some people on this board have reported bad experiences with the somewhat cheaper Painless Wiring kits. Ron Francis will set up a custom harness for you -- you just tell them what vehicle you have, what engine, carb or injected, what steering column, points or electronic ignition, etc. You also get to specify the plugs for gauge and light connections, etc.
Anyway, one of the questions you have to answer is what type of alternator you are using. They will set up a harness for my FE-equipped truck for either the original equipment Ford alternator or one of many others, including a late model "one wire" alternator.
I seem to recall hearing that there are advantages to switching to a one-wire alternator. Can anyone explain what they are? Would my existing alternator mounting brackets and pulley work? If not, where would I get the brackets and pulley for mounting a late model alternator to a FE?
Thanks for your help!
Karl
'69 F100 Ranger 2wd lwb styleside, factory 360/C6 (soon to be 428/C6), PS, PB, AC
Anyway, one of the questions you have to answer is what type of alternator you are using. They will set up a harness for my FE-equipped truck for either the original equipment Ford alternator or one of many others, including a late model "one wire" alternator.
I seem to recall hearing that there are advantages to switching to a one-wire alternator. Can anyone explain what they are? Would my existing alternator mounting brackets and pulley work? If not, where would I get the brackets and pulley for mounting a late model alternator to a FE?
Thanks for your help!
Karl
'69 F100 Ranger 2wd lwb styleside, factory 360/C6 (soon to be 428/C6), PS, PB, AC
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 609
Likes: 0
From: Watauga TEXAS
One-wire alternator conversion?
Use of a Delco one wire eliminates the external voltage regulator you currently use because it has an internal regulator. Another advantage is that they can be found at almost any parts store for around $35.
As far as it bolting up using existing brackets, you may have to increase the size of your spacer on the pivot bolt. Just make sure your pulleys line up and it will be alright.
Joe
As far as it bolting up using existing brackets, you may have to increase the size of your spacer on the pivot bolt. Just make sure your pulleys line up and it will be alright.
Joe
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Zack1973f250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Dec 24, 2016 11:05 AM
tfest
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
14
Mar 25, 2016 07:09 PM
Notmeofficer
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
35
Mar 11, 2016 02:42 PM
ajbremer
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Jul 28, 2015 06:24 PM
Cbad285
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Jul 5, 2015 10:44 PM
