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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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226 Alternator questions????

I was wondering what you fellow 226'ers used on your engines for charging setups? I'm working on putting mine on the road for a while, and somebody trashed the generator to put an alternator of some sort with no tension in the belt and a piece of wood and one bolt holding it on. Any help or tips would sure be appreciated. Thanks JOE
 
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Look for a universal alternator brackets for an 8N Ford tractor. It was the best fit I could find.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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alright I'll try that I appreciate the help. JOE
 
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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If you want to go with 12V I have read that the '56 bracket will work with minor tweeking and then you can use a '56 generator too.
 
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I was definitely going to 12v. I appreciate the info I'll look into this and see what i could do. Thanks
 
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The PO had put a Ford Alternator on my 226, it looks like one off a Mustang. He took the orginal generator bracket modified it to accept the alternator, and was able to put the wide belt pulley off the generator on it also.
 

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Thanks my stepdad has a few old mustang engines up at his house I'll go in the morning and see If one has an alt. Thanks 51Ford Fan
 
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