<VV> alternator swap

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 Some do, and if memory serves, the Corvair fan will work. Some CS alternators run backwards due to the serpentine belt setups on some cars. I've seen several with blades that are purely radial. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: FrankCB <frankcb at aol.com>
To: jvhroberts <jvhroberts at aol.com>; 62vair at gmail.com; kaczmarek at charter.net
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Sent: Sun, Feb 14, 2010 4:10 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> alternator swap


John,
 
Sounds like a good idea, but does the fan on the CS130 rotate in the correct direction for proper cooling if you do this?
 
Frank "what, me worry" Burkhard
 
In a message dated 02/14/10 14:55:01 Eastern Standard Time, jvhroberts writes:


Given the fanbelt on these cars, why not put an idler where the alternator is, and use a CS130, 105 amp alternator mounted like the A/C compressor? FAR better idle output, and the existing fanbelt just drives the fan! 



John Roberts 




-----Original Message----- 
From: Mark Durham <62vair at gmail.com> 
To: henry kaczmarek <kaczmarek at charter.net> 
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Sent: Sun, Feb 14, 2010 1:54 pm 
Subject: Re: <VV> alternator swap 


Hank, is the 78 amp internally regulated, or does it still use the 
regulator? I've already converted this EM 62 to the 37 amp, which works 
great. I have no plans to add high power stero equipment, but Computerized 
engine controls take a bit of power too. Its on the drawing board for this 
next year when I overhaul the engine. I'm planning MPFI and distributerless 
ignition, in tank fuel pump, etc. Mark Durham 

On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 10:48 AM, henry kaczmarek <kaczmarek at charter.net>wrote: 

> Why stop at 63 Amps?   If you're planning to run modern stereo with 
> amplifiers, etc or any other devices, You can go Higher. 
> 
> My 65 Monza is equipped with a 78 Amp GM SI series alternator, I just told 
> them to give me one for a 79 Impala with small block.  Did the conversion 
> wiring changed the faceplate, fan and pulley, and I can run just about 
> anything I want without any issues. 
> 
> Hank 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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> Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 12:29 PM 
> Subject: <VV> alternator swap 
> 
> 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Les, 
> > You should ask for a '78 nova 63 amp alternator. Use the front housing 
> and 
> > fan from a Corvair alternator and the rest of nova alternator. 
> > 
> > Make sure you inspect the bearing. I picked the best design of the two. 
> > (your choice) and pack it with Amsoil synthetic grease prior to assembly. 
> > 
> > It's and easy swap. Done it many times and like the energizer bunny, 
> still 
> > going..... Also, the corsa "tech guide" has a nifdy article on how to do 
> > it. 
> > 
> > Randy (Capn) Hook '63 ragtop 
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