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Which Alternator????
Posted: December 26, 2006, 8:16 pm
by ivaf100
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find the answer here. I have a '66 with a 390. I want to install a alternator with the integral regulator. Is there a alternator that bolts up to the original brackets? If so what did it come in? What about the existing regulator wiring? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: December 26, 2006, 8:44 pm
by rbcyouthdude
I used a ch*** one wire. Drilled out the top hole a little larger and it fit fine.
Michael
Posted: December 27, 2006, 12:36 am
by Comet
RBC you also have to do some re-wiring. You should do a write up on that and post it in tech. Lot's of people would probably appreciate that. I've thought about doing this myself, but more important things are priority.
Posted: December 27, 2006, 9:16 am
by BigTim
rbcyouthdude wrote:I used a ch*** one wire. Drilled out the top hole a little larger and it fit fine.
Michael
I have done this on several Ford motors we use to pump water for irrigation. If and when the current Alt. goes out on the 460 it will get a one wire
Posted: December 27, 2006, 9:16 am
by rbcyouthdude
When I did it I got the information here
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/ ... Truck.html
hope that helps.
Michael
Posted: December 27, 2006, 4:17 pm
by ivaf100
Thanks, I knew someone would have some info.
Posted: December 27, 2006, 4:20 pm
by Johnny Canuck
Posted: December 27, 2006, 5:46 pm
by rbcyouthdude
I'd rather have a ford alt but some one gave me a new delco, that's why I went with it.
Michael
Posted: December 28, 2006, 11:43 pm
by needmoretime
Here is the trick to convert an original over witout to many problems. The biggest advantage is removing the oem wiring and ext. reg. Cleans up the underside and looks stock!
WK
http://www.falconparts.com/One%20Wire%20Alternator.htm

Posted: December 29, 2006, 6:40 am
by 66fordtrucknut
Hey WK, glad you chimed in on this one, it does look nice!
Charlie
Posted: December 29, 2006, 11:47 am
by Slick Fan
That does look good, I like it. That's a much better alternative to me than putting a GM alternator on.

Posted: December 29, 2006, 11:58 am
by Johnny Canuck
Hey Wayne thanks for showing me that AFTER I bored the holes bigger in my freshly painted inner fender for a new voltage regulator.
Now what am I gonna do to cover the holes...
...Hmmmm. Mark told me he got a "Shelby" ID tag down at the Shelby Factory..
That would keep 'em guessing
Can't you just see the ebay ad now...
RARE SHELBY Big back Window 1964 MERCURY Pickup.. opening bid $50,000

Posted: December 30, 2006, 10:03 pm
by needmoretime
Sorry guys,
I forgot to share that tip. The ol Falcon boys did ok and I thought I would see more of that type of thing already done. It does work and cleans the inside of the eng. room up a bit.
WK