Conversion Alternator Brackets

[RHClarke]

I am converting the 45 HUP to 12 volts. While 12 volt generators are available, I may go with a GM alternator. Has anyone found or developed a conversion bracket for an alternator?

[Grant Bowker]

The alternator bracket for the inline 6 is available from many of the standard chevy parts suppliers

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

The alternator bracket for the inline 6 is available from many of the standard chevy parts suppliers

Thanks Grant, That answers the first part of the question. I am sure there are cheaper alternatives than buying a new bracket, so if anyone has made up a bracket, I am interested in the dimensions of a home made version.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

Thanks Grant, That answers the first part of the question. I am sure there are cheaper alternatives than buying a new bracket, so if anyone has made up a bracket, I am interested in the dimensions of a home made version.

Cheapo brackets but you are getting a little long in the tooth for Midnight Auto...

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

Thanks Grant, That answers the first part of the question. I am sure there are cheaper alternatives than buying a new bracket, so if anyone has made up a bracket, I am interested in the dimensions of a home made version.

Talk nicely to Bob, he may have one you can use as a pattern.
Use care when making it to be sure you don't make the plane of the alternator pulley very far off the plane of the water pump and crankshaft pulleys. At best a mismatch will make the belts noisy and wear out faster. Worse, the motor might end up throwing a belt at an inconvenient time (is there a convenient time to throw a belt).
ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-...QQcmdZViewItem
others
http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...BK-21-1938.htm

or see parts HP130 or HP131 at www.oldchevytrucks.com $51.85 US

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

Talk nicely to Bob, he may have one you can use as a pattern.
Use care when making it to be sure you don't make the plane of the alternator pulley very far off the plane of the water pump and crankshaft pulleys. At best a mismatch will make the belts noisy and wear out faster. Worse, the motor might end up throwing a belt at an inconvenient time (is there a convenient time to throw a belt).
ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1953-...QQcmdZViewItem
others http://www.americanclassic.com/Googl...BK-21-1938.htm or see parts HP130 or HP131 at www.oldchevytrucks.com $51.85 US

Ah! Now that I see how it is constructed, I know how I am going to fill the Barn day this weekend!

[Barry Churcher]

12V is for sissys.
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