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Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Wahpeton ND
I installed a GM 1 wire alternator. The 63 came with a generator that aint much good.
The 1 wire is a simple bolt in. You just shim the shiv into alignment with the crank shiv and buy the right size belt. A 1 wire alternator without a core is about $90 rebuilt. This will give you a 75 amp charging system vs the stock 35 amp generator and for a little fabbing makes the $140 cost of a rebuilt generator seem stupid.
The waterpump is still available from napa and most other places.
The 1 wire is a simple bolt in. You just shim the shiv into alignment with the crank shiv and buy the right size belt. A 1 wire alternator without a core is about $90 rebuilt. This will give you a 75 amp charging system vs the stock 35 amp generator and for a little fabbing makes the $140 cost of a rebuilt generator seem stupid.
The waterpump is still available from napa and most other places.
Ford Parts Specialist
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From: Simi Valley, CA
You are assuming the OP's truck has a generator, because it was standard equipment, but...
Leece Neville alternators were optional for all 1961/64 F Series trucks.
If the OP's truck does has an alternator, it's one of 3 Leece Neville 60 amps. With/without P/S and air brakes are the differences.
that aint much good.Leece Neville alternators were optional for all 1961/64 F Series trucks.
If the OP's truck does has an alternator, it's one of 3 Leece Neville 60 amps. With/without P/S and air brakes are the differences.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Wahpeton ND
Leece Nevile alternators suck!
I have never seen one (there is a reason) but every old school mechanic says they are crud. Only thing worse is motorola!
ND is right though.........It was an option.
I have never seen one (there is a reason) but every old school mechanic says they are crud. Only thing worse is motorola!
ND is right though.........It was an option.
