Author Topic: Anyone got an old (working) Alternator ? (Read 1378 times)

Roadkill · « **on:** February 26, 2007, 11:15:57 am »

Doesn't have to be pretty but a V-belt pulley would be needed.

Just need to Borrow one to offer up to my Caddy's block to measure-up for the new brackets I need manufacturing. Also a working one would be great to sort the connections and stuff out.

And before anyone says it - my Camaro's Alternator has got a serp pulley.

Motorama · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:46:47 pm »

My 56 has an alternator on it and in theory the bracketry you require should be the same. You're welcome to come over and have a look some time if it helps.

FUBAR · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:49:54 pm »

Quoting: Motorama

My 56 has an alternator on it and in theory the bracketry you require should be the same

From what Dean was saying yesterday he want's to move the alternator up to where the fuel pump is in that pic above the water pump.

Motorama · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:57:35 pm »

Yeah sorry, i just read that after i posted this. Offer stands all the same if it helps .

Motorama · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:59:45 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

From what Dean was saying yesterday he want's to move the alternator up to where the fuel pump is in that pic above the water pump.

may get a bit hot there though right behind the rad with no airflow to cool it

55starchief · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:47:46 pm »

I would hang it off the bottom of the motor, thats where the ponch one is going

EDGE · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2007, 10:16:46 pm »

Quoting: Motorama

You're welcome to come over and have a look some time if it helps.

that's look with your eyes.... not spaners

Titsy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:08:06 pm »

FUBAR · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:09:45 pm »

Quoting: EDGE

that's look with your eyes.... not spaners

yeah thats pretty funny

Motorama · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:46:19 pm »

what's a 'spaner'?

ianjpage · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:49:06 pm »

Quoting: EDGE

Quoting: Motorama
You're welcome to come over and have a look some time if it helps.

that's look with your eyes.... not spaners

Roadkill · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:49:28 pm »

Quoting: 55starchief

I would hang it off the bottom of the motor, thats where the ponch one is going

No room.

The pulleys clear the cross member by about 1/2" . . . It's even notched for the bottom rad hose . . . .

Quoting: Motorama

You're welcome to come over and have a look some time if it helps.

That's very kind of you, Mate . . . Could possibly pop over on Sunday if you're available . . . ?

Motorama · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:01:14 am »

Should be about early am, or a bit later in the afternoon.

I was going to shoot down to the NSRA swap meet at Arena Essex in between. Think that starts 10ish.

May even take a run down in the 56 Caddy if the weathers OK, lack of wiper motor prevents me taking it if its pouring down.

Roadkill · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:06:11 am »

Quoting: Motorama

lack of wiper motor prevents me taking it if its pouring down.

Tell me about it . . . mine do a (slow) 40* pass if i'm lucky . . .

The MKB meet is on Sunday at about 3pm so I was thinking before then . . ?

If you're busy, no problem . . . If you're likely to get back early-ish let us know.

EDGE · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:17:09 am »

not as bad as the truck then, they did a full sweep but you'd have been better off just asking the rain drops to get off the screen

Roadkill · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:18:53 am »

I put Rain-X on the screen before going to Billing last year . . . on the way back it hammered down . . . . Providing I was going 35mph or above the rain just bounced off the screen.

Rain-X 4 teh win !!!!1111

Motorama · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:19:47 am »

There was no wiper motor on the car when i got it. I've ordered one of these from a dealer in the states but its taking an age to get here. About 6 weeks so far. I reckon the guy has sent it surface mail.

https://www.newportwipers.com/products.php?year=1954-58&make_id=8

Drop me a text or buzz me on Sunday 07836 349356

Motorama · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:22:35 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

Rain-X 4 teh win !!!!1111

yep , i always a bottle of Rain X in the glove box

Roadkill · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:24:05 am »

A little bird . . . or not so . . . told me that the wiper motors are the same on the '57 Chevy's . . . . only about $40 cheaper ?

One of those is definately on the list . . . . pity I can't use it with the slider switch . . .

Quoting: Motorama

Drop me a text or buzz me on Sunday 07836 349356

Will do, Mate, Much appreciated.

Could you PM me your post code so I can multimap it, Please ?

Titsy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:28:15 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

Rain-X 4 teh win !!!!1111

Indeed... Works great on the 4th gen with the deep raked screen... the rain just balls up the screen and it never gets wet...

Motorama · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:31:26 am »

Several people told me a 57 Chevy one would fit but nobody new anyone with one fitted to prove it so i didnt want gamble just in case.

I dont keep the car at home, its on a mates farm in Bovingdon, near Hemel. Probably be easier to meet you nearby if it pans out otherwise you drive past the car to get to my house.

Roadkill · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:35:35 am »

Okkies, Mate - Whatever's easier.

I'll give you a bell/text when I get back from the Gym Sunday morning (around 11am) and we'll go from there.

Motorama · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:39:05 am »

OK. Laters. gotta hit the hay. 6am start

Roadkill · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:44:49 am »

O.K, Mate, Thanks for your help.

EDGE · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2007, 12:47:44 am »

rain-x is the sh1t !!!!