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You Mean Ron Kwas?? 1800 1971

posted by  RepairmanJackal on  Mon Jul 16 04:16 CST 2007
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I figure you mean Ron Kwas, SW-EM and all that?

I put on a 35 amp because it's what I had on hand. My 55 amp Bosch has some bad windings or a bad comutator or something. All post-1967 engine blocks have an ear to bolt an alternator on.

Ron's kit, while an excellent choice for older engines seems very redundant when you already have a one-bolt solution for mounting an alternator. Plus, Ron is quite clear that he does not sell the alternator itself - you'll have to find your own.

Sooo... I could drop $100.00 on a kit, and another $100.00 on a alternator, plus pay to get the proper pulley installed and then bolt the whole shebang to my engine. Or I could drive one bolt into an existing hole and transplant the 1800E alternator and regulator to my car. Then run a couple wires and be happy with the peace of mind that an extra 10 amps and a modern charging system gives my stock 68's system.

Ron's stuff is great, but I'd prefer to keep it simple by using the components I have on hand.






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New 35 Amp Alternator? [1800][1971]
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