I did this back in 2006 and it's been working great for me. I made no
permanent modifications to the car or wiring, so I can go back to the stock
generator setup anytime I like.
bought the pulley from these folks below - part number A203
http://www.alternatorparts.com/10si-all-in-one.html#pulleys
got a rebuilt alternator for a 75 Camaro (as someone suggested on this list)
and a cogged fan belt from NAPA part number 2524379
a 6 inch piece of 3/8 or 1/2 pipe, a 7" (I think - best to measure) hardened
bolt, and a 1/4 inch thick spacer.
I removed the generator and cut a piece of pipe to use as a spacer in the
generator bracket. Use a high strength bolt as standard will not cut it.
the front plate alone is not enough to support the alternator - it will fail
is used alone to support the alternator.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4308/2993/1600/DSCN0700.jpg
the outboard washers are used to line up the Alternator pulley with the
crankshaft pulley.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4308/2993/1600/DSCN0708.jpg
cut the boss off the alternator so things line up If I had been more
precise, I would not have needed the washers above.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4308/2993/1600/DSCN0706.jpg
Use a spacer and longer bolt to hold the belt tensioner. I did not have to
bend the arm at all. My spacer ended up being about 1/4 inch thick.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4308/2993/1600/DSCN0712.0.jpg
removed the control box and wired the alternator directly to the battery
through a fusible link as the wiring in my car was not up to the current a
modern alterantor can put out.
As a result, my amp meter is always showing discharge - but I don't mind
anymore. Was going to put in a voltmeter but I've grown accustomed to the
meter.
Dan Masters has a very good write up on electricals on the VTR website so I
wont address that.
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/alternator/conversions.shtml
Good luck,
Chris
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