Hey everybody I want to convert my 544 from generator to alternator. I know the conversion brackets are out there, my question is which alternator do you use? so i can find one and rebuild it or just buy one from autoparts store cheaper than off the Volvo websites they want something like 200$ for them any info would be great thanks.

I purchased a 100 amp Volvo 740 alternator for $30 at the junk yard.
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'96 855R,'64 PV544 driver, '67 P1800 basket case, '95 855, '95 854, the first three are mine, heh, heh, 485,000 miles put on 9 bricks

Hey guys thanks for the good info I will check it all out thanks agian

Chris;

I don't supply the Delco alt that the SwEm alt kit is designed for...you would need to procure one of my recommended PNs from a local source (Delco has a perfectly functioning distribution system for their products)...and you can certainly get something cheaper, but I have to point out the saying "get what you pay for"...$40 "Rebuilt" from discounters rarely last...

I recommend Delco's official factory rebuilt units which look like new...by inspection, they look like the have been completely disassembled, cleaned and painted, have new bearings, and regulator/brush assemblies...worth every penny of about $100 IMO.

Cheers

Bob - Tnx for reference!

I found a 6 volt alternator on ebay from this gentleman. He also had an adapter bracket that was easy to put together. My car is still 6 volt so this was just what the doctor ordered. I guess you have a 12 volt system but he carries a variety of those as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-volt-1-wire-60-amp-GM-alternator-Negative-Ground-Tractor-Rat-Rod-Car-Ag-Indu-/330701097626?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cff524a9a&vxp=mtr

Take a look at Ron Kwas' site: http://sw-em.com/swemkits.htm

You should find it very helpful.

Bob

Hello,

If you have a late B18 block or any B20, they already have a location to bolt a Bosch alternator directly to the engine, so no mounting bracket is required.

We like the Bosch alternators because the wiring is similar to the generator and it is easy to connect the warning light on the dash.

55 amp alternators are easily available and we prefer the rebuilt alternators right from Bosch as the aftermarket rebuilds tend to be not as reliable.

An external voltage regulator is still required and we prefer the Bosch electronic voltage regulator, although we can have an aftermarket electronic voltage regulator attached directly to the alternator, thus making it a 2 wire alternator.

1 wire to the battery either directly or via the starter, and 1 wire to the light.

Even without an adapter bracket, a proper Bosch 55 amp alternator conversion will cost more for parts, but in our experience, the Bosch alternators are more reliable than cheaper Delco alternators.

We have Bosch alternators modified to 100 amp peak/80 amp continuous, but they are pricey and do not require a double groove pulley.

Over 100 amps requires a double groove pulley system to handle the increased horsepower requirements.

And we have installed a custom built 230 amp alternator on a Bosch Kjet(CIS) injected B20 in a 1967 122 with a lot of stereo.

We had to put together a double groove pulley system for this car and we did not use any of the A/C crank pulleys as they have 2 different size pulley grooves.
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502