Alternator swap question

[tutone63]

I have looked around the forum a bit and did not find a thread that highlighted this, so I will ask.

I have read (in an earlier thread: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...olite,to,delco)

that the 60-61 Delco distributors will interchange into a 1963 259 without modifications, that helps alot, since I am thinking of doing this to mine in the near future.

However, what about Alternators? (Prestolite to Delco)
Mine is still working for now, but I plan on it giving up on me sooner or later, and when I do go to replace it I would rather replace it with the delco equivalent for a number of reasons (mainly reliability)

So, with that said, what would it take to install a Delco alternator? Maybe just change the mounting bracket and the connector wires?
Also Which part number Delco alternator(s) am I looking for?

Thanks a lot guys!


1963 Lark Custom, 259 V8, TT, 4 doors, 2 tone paint, and garaged for the winter...I can't wait til spring!!

[Warren Webb]

Try this link to Bob Johnstones tech page. I recently got a Honda Civic alternator to replace my Prestolite in the 66 Daytona. Havent installed it yet, but it looks easy too. His pages are worth their weight in gold (or better yet, diamonds!) http://www.studebaker-info.org/rjtec...ml#Alternators

60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan

[ChampTrucking]

WARREN-THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
I bookmarked that !!

[sbca96]

Yup, the Honda CVCC swap is my baby ... went through quite a lot of
boxes at the Car Quest in Goleta to find that one. Paid off.

Tom

'63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: TKO 5-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, 'R3' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires

[Captain Billy]

I did the Honda swap a couple of years ago, it's my pic @ Bob Johnsons site, the alternators are inexpensive and bolt right on, come in both 35 and 50 amp, just don't forget the metric bolt.



Bill Foy
Kingston, Ontario
1964 Wagonaire Slider

[Silent Bob]

quote:Originally posted by sbca96

Yup, the Honda CVCC swap is my baby ... went through quite a lot of
boxes at the Car Quest in Goleta to find that one. Paid off.

Tom

'63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: TKO 5-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, 'R3' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires

What is the part number you found fit the Avanti? Or what was the Honda ID?

Thanks

[tutone63]

WOW!! Thanks for the link! I may do the Honda thing myself, actually. I did not even know that was possible.


1963 Lark Custom, 259 V8, TT, 4 doors, 2 tone paint, and garaged for the winter...I can't wait til spring!!

[N8N]

I believe that the old MoPar alternators fit right on as well, and even use the same regulator.

I'm using a Delco 10SI, it requires elimination of the regulator, a custom bracket, and the addition of a pair of wires but it's darn near impossible to find a parts store that doesn't stock them if something bad happens while on the road.

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
http://members.cox.net/njnagel

[sbca96]

The Avanti I just used your standard GM alt, the one I used from for
a '78 Camaro (because we had one). The Honda info is on the page that
was posted, Bob put it up on his page from a post I made years ago on
the Studebaker newsgroup.

The Dodge alt works, but its a HUGE alt and quite ugly. The Honda one
looks almost like the Prestolite. If you do a search I posted up info
in a couple different locations, unfortunately any links to pictures
are now dead. If someone finds a tech post I have done that is missing
the pictures, please send me a message and I will update it.

thanks

Tom

[Captain Billy]

Here are the pics.






AutoZone #s 14540-35amp---14158-50amp under $40
Nippon Denso Unit

Bill Foy
Kingston, Ontario
1964 Wagonaire Slider

[jackb]

...and you displayed the Gates belt number to boot......!!

[tutone63]

quote:Originally posted by jackb

...and you displayed the Gates belt number to boot......!!

Hey, that helps!!


1963 Lark Custom, 259 V8, TT, 4 doors, 2 tone paint, and garaged for the winter...I can't wait til spring!!

[chey]

My '61 289 Hawk has a generator and I am thinking of replacing it with a Delco 1 wire alternator. Looking at it I think I can use the brackets with a spacer and a long bolt on the bottom and space it to line the belt up. Any suggestions?

[Transtar60]

Yeah read this tech page on the 1 wire vs 3 wire Delco.
Basically a 1 wire alternator is best used on stationary engines(like pumps) or tractors with no accessories except for a couple of lights.
The three wire setup is for automobiles and trucks.

http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...hreewire.shtml

I installed a Delco from my dead 84 GMC diesel 3/4ton into my 8E12 V8 Champ and wired it using a MAD electrical kit. Never have had any problems with it.
I built a mount out of flat steel and angle steel from local hardware store.
I also used his headlight relay kits to upgrade the headlight system on the same truck.
Result brighter lights from more voltage to the headlamps.


3E38
4E2
4E28
5E13
7E7
8E7
8E12
8E28

59 Lark
etc

[chey]

It was a long article so I printed it all off and read it. I am not very electrical minded so am worried about all the wireing that goes with the 3 wire system. I have an uncle that is a mechanic and his always uses the 1 wire system.