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24 Alternator

Post by mspeters » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:20 pm

Found an interesting prestolite alternator i am using for a conversion. Just enough power for high beams at 20+ amps and far lighter than the generator. It is sealed and uses no fan. was used by caterpillar and mining equip. Minor grinding of recesses in the fins to get tight fit for install. Was able to use a 32" V-belt which I think is 1" shorter than stnd.


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Who made it?

Post by jc.0106 » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:59 pm

How has the generator worked out for you?

Do you know the maker and model number?

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Post by mspeters » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:25 pm

Sorry the part numbers didn't paste. THey cross reference to a few makers.

www.alternatorparts.com/FIT_Prestolite_Alternators.htm
Prestolite = Part No.20601-- type Farm, Industrial & Truck Alternator-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-CASE ... dZViewItem

I am 4 months from firing the engine to see if it works correctly.

It puts out 22 amps.

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Re: 24 Alternator

Post by Data Plate » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:02 pm

Was wondering if that alternator ever worked out for you im sure alot of other guys would like to know also,

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Re: 24 Alternator

Post by mspeters » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:04 pm

The sealed alternator fit without any issues other than grinding the fins for a snugger fit, and welding one additional mounting tab to the mite generator bracket.

The diesel restomod took priority for past 3+ years and i have have not fired the V4 engine yet. I have gutted the AC Delco regulator box, and plan to run the charging wires through via stock connectors it for a stock look. Finding a pulley for the larger shaft was not easy. I shaved down a double pulley to work.

Here is another alternator that might fit easier, and has more output.
http://www.amazon.com/ALTERNATOR-KOMATS ... 22+komatsu

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Re: 24 Alternator

Post by mspeters » Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:11 am

Here is the photo of the alternator mounting.
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Re: 24 Alternator

Post by Data Plate » Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:30 pm

thanks for the info on it

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Re: 24 Alternator

Post by Dcmtfam » Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:57 am

How did you run the wiring from the single wire alternator to tie in with the existing wiring harness?

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Re: 24 Alternator

Post by mspeters » Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:51 pm

Finally have fired the motor. The alternator works. It's a two wire setup. Modified a 38 or 151 generator cable to work. I added an aircraft dash light to feed the exciter with ignition +24v feed. I routed the exciter through a gutted AC delco regulator box.

Next time i would use a smaller case. Would need to remove fender liner and steering box/column to remove it.


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