Hi all:
I use a "standard" GM single wire alternator. The unit can be found in a
variety of amperage outputs - 63, 72, 85, etc. As far as I can tell, the outer
dimensions of any of those possiblities is the same. I am able to use the GM
with no bracket modifications to the standard Sunbeam bracket by the use of a
DOUBLE pulley with the alternator. I have used the GM alternator successfully
for many years and have been well satisfied.
Kevin: If you have an automotive electric repair shop in your area they can
very likely repair both of your units without a lot of expense. If we have
such a shop here in Mitchll, SD, surely you must have one in your area.
my 2 pennies worth
Paul
Quoting Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@hotmail.com>:
> OK, OK, so I'm an originality junkie, but I'd like to get my old Series V
> alternator working again - I'm reluctant to resort to the one-wire GM
> because I really do want to preserve the car "as manufactured" if I can, but
>
> I may have no choice if I can't get this sorted.
>
> I have two alternators - #1 has bad bearings and 'howls' (but charges really
>
> great!) and #2 works nicely but has *very* low output (with lights and
> blower on and the engine at full revs it barely keeps the AMPS needle
> vertical - at anything less it's a dead loss.)
>
> So.. the questions are:
>
> 1) Does anybody have a source or part number for the alternator bearings
> (for unit #1) so I can just replace them? I am not sure run-of-the-mill
> bearings from my local Bearing Supply house will do, as I recall the
> difference being the heat/speed of an alternator requires more 'robust'
> bearings?
>
> 2) If the output is low (on unit #2), could it just be the diodes and can I
>
> then just switch the diode plates?
>
> 3) Given that the above two are unresolvable, has anybody ever published a
> definitive "Replace your F*&(!%G Lousy Lucas 'Prince Of Darkness' Alpine
> Alternator with this Nifty GM One-wire" article, with the correct part
> number of GM alternator and measured drawings of new brackets (if needed)?
>
> (I've seen several articles with wiring and such for this conversion, but
> never a mention of which *SPECIFIC* GM alternator fits our cars best, nor
> how to bracket it up.)
>
> Oh, and one other question - has anyone ever found a viable replacement for
>
> the original PCV valve as found on the Stromberg CD equipped cars? (I'm
> referring to the unobtainium special black valve found on the intake
> manifold, not the unobtainium 'flame trap' canister on the oil fill neck.)
>
> Thanks!
> -Kevin McLemore
> 1967 Alpine Series V, B395015623
>
>
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