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Alternator Upgrade

September 1 2004 at 12:00 PM
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My '63 Lincoln's alternator is rated at 40 amps and is driven by a double V-belt pulley. I would like to upgrade to a higher capacity unit (80-100 amps).
What is a good source for a unit that will fit. Summit and Jegs list several units but are all single grove drive.
If I buy a single V Ford unit can I swap pulleys?
An finally, any thoughts on a "single wire" system vs my existing solid state regulator? I have a voltmeter but would like to also keep my charge idiot light.
Thanks

 
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  1. Beware of the single groove alternator.......... - Theo on Sep 1, 1:06 PM
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  2. 1G Alternator Upgrades - KULTULZ on Sep 1, 7:58 PM
    1. Source looks good,.... - Theo on Sep 3, 3:34 AM
      1. Well.... - KULTULZ on Sep 3, 2:40 PM
        1. Next Step - Roland on Sep 9, 5:49 PM
          1. Make Sure Your Battery Is Strapped Down Good... - KULTULZ on Sep 10, 12:03 AM
            1. Details, details, details - - - - Roland on Sep 11, 11:22 AM
     
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