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converting from generator system to alternator - elaborate? GM or other alternator? 140-160

posted by  brians on  Tue Nov 5 12:17 CST 2002
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Greetings. I'm sorry I haven't searched archives yet on this, but I'm about to purchase a '68 car with the generator system rather than an alternator. The system is presently working, but I would like to know how much of a project I'll be in for if I want to convert this car to an alternator setup, and while I'm at it, I wondered if there are any recomended non-volvo conversions which people have done, such as the popular GM alternator (or GM-type) that many do on older cars to decrease replacement costs and increase available amperage.
Thanks for any advice,
-Brian







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converting from generator system to alternator - elaborate? GM or other alternator? 140-160

posted by  someone claiming to be Ron kwas on  Wed Nov 6 02:09 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Brian;

It's nothing to fear, and results in a big improvement! Total cost is around $220. See details at: http://www.intelab.com/swem/altkit.htm

Cheers








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converting from generator system to alternator - elaborate? GM or other alternator? 140-160

posted by  someone claiming to be 68/142 on  Tue Nov 5 18:01 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Hi there,I've done both.If you want to go via new than go the GM way.If you dont mind the junkyard way than go bosch.I went the bosch way(to lazy to make a braket for the GM)
I found a Alt from a later 140 and used the block mount on my b18b(all was very easy)
It works great and my euro H4 Headlights are now white at any rpm.







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