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(Originally posted by Bdubswing.)
Here are a few pics of my alternator conversion on my '83 1100.
I used angle iron for the lower and upper brackets. The upper bracket has been trimmed on the end. You are viewing it as a prototype. The alt. adjusts easily and is very rigid. Still have to change timing belts and wire the alternator. I ordered the necessary wiring from a friend in California who sells top quality electricals for auto use. The wire has a super tuff insulation on it and I will use plastic conduit to further protect the 8 guage and 10 guage wiring I will be using. Will post more later.
Bernie
(In later postings)
Here are more pics of the conversion,
I have installed new timing belts, new t-stat and o-ring seal, and have new hoses to install. I made a bracket and mounted the left horn so that it sits in front of the alternator. I will do the same for the right one. As you can see, everything is coming along nicely.
I do have a problem. The fan hits the alt. belt. I have cut the lower left fan bracket off, trimmed the bottom of the fan shroud to lower the fan assembly closer to the radiator and the fan still hits. If I space the bottom of the radiator out, the fan motor hits the coolant neck on the t-stat housing and that pulls the fan blade back toward the alt. belt causing it to hit. I will try spacing the entire radiator out away from the frame to see if that will help. I could mount a pusher fan on the front of the radiator but would rather not if possible. So far, I am pleased with the progress and how it looks. Once I get the clearance issue resolved, I will wire the alternator.
Bernie
Here are some updated pics of my alternator conversion. I replaced the Geo Metro alternator with a chevy mini 60 amp one wire alternator. It has more amps and is smaller and easier to hook up.
Bernie
Here are a few pics of my alternator conversion on my '83 1100.
I used angle iron for the lower and upper brackets. The upper bracket has been trimmed on the end. You are viewing it as a prototype. The alt. adjusts easily and is very rigid. Still have to change timing belts and wire the alternator. I ordered the necessary wiring from a friend in California who sells top quality electricals for auto use. The wire has a super tuff insulation on it and I will use plastic conduit to further protect the 8 guage and 10 guage wiring I will be using. Will post more later.
Bernie
(In later postings)
Here are more pics of the conversion,
I have installed new timing belts, new t-stat and o-ring seal, and have new hoses to install. I made a bracket and mounted the left horn so that it sits in front of the alternator. I will do the same for the right one. As you can see, everything is coming along nicely.
I do have a problem. The fan hits the alt. belt. I have cut the lower left fan bracket off, trimmed the bottom of the fan shroud to lower the fan assembly closer to the radiator and the fan still hits. If I space the bottom of the radiator out, the fan motor hits the coolant neck on the t-stat housing and that pulls the fan blade back toward the alt. belt causing it to hit. I will try spacing the entire radiator out away from the frame to see if that will help. I could mount a pusher fan on the front of the radiator but would rather not if possible. So far, I am pleased with the progress and how it looks. Once I get the clearance issue resolved, I will wire the alternator.
Bernie
Here are some updated pics of my alternator conversion. I replaced the Geo Metro alternator with a chevy mini 60 amp one wire alternator. It has more amps and is smaller and easier to hook up.
Bernie