I want to mount my alternator on the drivers side down low, but can't find one that is small enough. Anybody know of anything?:(
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I want to mount my alternator on the drivers side down low, but can't find one that is small enough. Anybody know of anything?:(
Ken, have you looked at the MSD alternators? I have one here that I can take pictures and measure.....you should be able to do a bracket that holds
it low and use the corvette tensioner so the alternator is mounted in a fixed (not adjustable) location. I have the tensioners too to take pics of. I assume that this is for your LS7 motor.....
mike in tucson
Mike- it's for my truck. I am using a unisteer rack and one of John Butera's aluminum blocks from his indy car. The one I have is about 6" in diameter. It's to big so I thought Simone might know of something else. How big is the MSD?Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
Ken
The MSD case appears to be 5.25" diameter by about 4.6" long, not including the output stud on the back or the pulley on the front.....if you need closer measurement, we can put a caliper on it.
I am not aware of any smaller diameter alternators unless you go to some ricer sized stuff....maybe an alternator shop might know.
mike in tucson
Thanks Mike, that's about the size of one I have. I think your right I will look at the :CRY: ricers.
10 thumbs up on the truck build!!!!
I would make sure you were happy with the alt choice and where it will be located......after you complete that ride I would not want to do much re engineering,....just alot of cruising!!!!!:3dSMILE:
Were you guys asleep yesterday???:3dSMILE:
http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...772#post233772
How big around is yours, Bob? How long is it?
I've heard that the oriental ones are smaller.
mike in tucson
Mikey, mikey.....................I would have thought for your 1100th post you'd show a little more class.:rolleyes: But then...................................................................:LOL:
Must of been my day off !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
That thing is kinda ugly, I like the nice shape ones:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Bob, You must have misunderstood my alternator questions.....I wouldnt have
tried to mislead you...would I?
There may be small motorcycle or industrial alternators also.
mike in tucson
Okay, I found the guy who sells these with the bracket. He pitches it as for use with electric pump, but if you've got V belt pulleys it lines up fine for a mechanical pump.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-...QQcmdZViewItem
He also does a serpentine belt arrangement in another listing.
Oh........heavens no!!!!!!!!!!!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
Thanks Bob I think I will try that one. Al thought my head lights are bigger than that alternator:3dSMILE:
I've never considered big headlights a drawback.
Bob, I am almost certain that those are aftermarket
units.....you can usually tell if you look really close....
they differ slightly from originals.
mike in tucson
How many amps do thaey draw?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Bob, do you need a reinforced headlight bar for those? I
think that they would vibrate quite a bit when the car is
moving....and a vibrating headlight is quite a distraction
to the driver. And dont suggest duct tape as a solution,
that detracts from the lines.
mike in tucson
Now I know for sure you're over the hill!!Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Bob with headlights that BIG you'd better make absolutely sure the mounting bracket is heavy duty. If your head was under those BIG headlight and the mounting bracket gave way you'd be as dead as a door nail. However you would most likely have a BIG smile on your face even a mortician could not get off your face.
Robot thinks those big'uns are aftermarket and you can tell by looking closely from originals but I bet those HIGH BEAMS would blind a fella. The question is "IF" a person's eyesight was very poor could he tell the difference from original equipment by touch or taste?
Now I know where the term "DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS" came from.
I almost went blind from looking at them headlights! :LOL: