bracket for alternator
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bracket for alternator
I am changing to a 12 volt system on my flatheat 239 engine for a 1948 f6 .I have seem many difrent precasted brackets for the alternator. I was wondering if any one has used one and can recommend where to get one that will work.also i looking for a one wire altenator any recomendation. thanks for the help
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They aren't cast, they are fab'd out of two steel plates. I got mine off eBay from Certified Electric. I am beginning to believe a brace back to the intake manifold from the rear of the alternator would be a good idea. Certified sells a turnkey mount/alternator too.
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http://www.ranchwagon.com/tech/alt/alt.htm This is the link for the do it yourself (read:cheap) bracket.
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Flatheads are completely different, and while you can make your own, the slingshot for mounting the alternator is usually only about $35. I wouldn't even consider making my own for that much. It need to fit the front of the intake tightly.
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I changed my '50 over useing a bracket like the one Abuq f1 used. It cost me 65.00 at little dearborn in St. Paul Mn. It worked good I used a 3 wire GM altenator with a harness from Summit that has a Diode in it to keep the current from running backwards. The harness was 18.00
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Originally Posted by reamer
That's the slingshot "style" I got from Chuck at Chucks Trucks. 1-wire 12V works Great! Bolts right up to the 239. Hmmm, maybe a 45 second install.