From generator to alternater

[Anonymous]

I would loev to switch over from one to the other. Does anyone have a great way to do it and what amp's do i need. i only have a 144 stock..thanks to all jake

 

[ski4evr]

Before going the route of the Pertronix, I switched my generator to an alternator. The main reason for the switch was not the pertronix, but the dimming headlights when coming to a stop. The generators are rated @ 20 amps / 14.5 volts. With my experience, that only happens above ~1500 rpm. Generators are not too hot @ maintaining voltage at the low rpms. That being said, I figured a good time to change was prior to upgrading the ignition system. http://www.falconparts.com has a great way to do the generator to alternator upgrade - cheap. They sell the bracket and a one-wire conversion regulator that allows you to keep your Gen/Alt light on the dash functioning.

I used a standard 65 amp alternator for a '65 Mustang. Got it at Autozoo. It works great! There are really detailed intructions for the conversion on their website.

Good Luck

Scott

 

[Anonymous]

thank u so much for helping me i was afraid i was going to have to go at it alone....hey where did u place it on that website is there pics of how to? do u have pics of where it goes, or does it go about the same place as the gen....thanks so much for everything, jake