Hackerbilt
Active Member
Hey guys...I'm currently (LoL) going thru some Alternator relocation gymnastics and it got me wondering what people are using right now.
My setup had the Alt on the drivers front and very low...with an adjustable idler pulley above because my frame is too narrow to allow belt adjustment.
That pulley died and finding a new bearing has been a bit of a chore. I don't really like the complexity of it all anyway.
I decided to relocate the alt to the passenger side and a bit higher so I will have enough room.
Still very tight with the regular 10SI(?) 1 wire style lump...but workable.
I also have a CS130 that fits a bit better but the bolt spacing seems like it will make the adjustment arm super complicated. I've read that the CS130 is better but I'm not convinced it actually is.
Are there other small, built in regulator Alternators that are commonly used and reasonably easy to wire in?
I figured I might check out the local Pick a Part to find a core and test fit/build around...then pick up a new one to match.
Problem is...I don't know what ones have proven to be a good swap!
Figured a post here to combine all the potential donors might be a good idea that could also help others down the road.
Whatcha got??? ...and pictures would be awesome!
My setup had the Alt on the drivers front and very low...with an adjustable idler pulley above because my frame is too narrow to allow belt adjustment.
That pulley died and finding a new bearing has been a bit of a chore. I don't really like the complexity of it all anyway.
I decided to relocate the alt to the passenger side and a bit higher so I will have enough room.
Still very tight with the regular 10SI(?) 1 wire style lump...but workable.
I also have a CS130 that fits a bit better but the bolt spacing seems like it will make the adjustment arm super complicated. I've read that the CS130 is better but I'm not convinced it actually is.
Are there other small, built in regulator Alternators that are commonly used and reasonably easy to wire in?
I figured I might check out the local Pick a Part to find a core and test fit/build around...then pick up a new one to match.
Problem is...I don't know what ones have proven to be a good swap!
Figured a post here to combine all the potential donors might be a good idea that could also help others down the road.
Whatcha got??? ...and pictures would be awesome!