On Sat, 14 Apr 2001, Keith Tanner wrote:
:Right, I'm considering converting my poor IIa over to an alternator instead
:of the generator. I'm willing to accept the stigma of driving a hybrid :)
:I've read the articles about using the GM alternator - but I've also heard
:rumours of a Bosch that works as well. Does anyone have information/parts
:numbers/instructions on this particular version? Thanks!
Use the GM. You want the 10si with double pulley, as used in millions
of of v-8 rear-wheel drive cars. Get one for a 75 olds 88. They're 50
bucks, with a lifetime warranty, from AutoZone. Fit a 5/16 bush to the
mounting hole. Get a long 5/16" bolt (7 inches, I think. I couldn't
find one long enough, so I used a piece of threaded rod, with stop nuts
on both sides. ) You have to move the belt tensioner from one water
pump mounting bolt to another one. Follow Al Richer's directions (at
http://www.ovlr.org/ ) and you're set. It's a easxy job.
The Bosch may work great, but it'll be harder to find, more expensive, and
every single autoparts store in NA won't have a spare.
David
-- dscheidt@tumbolia.com Bipedalism is only a fad.
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