| Re: What high AMP Alternator are you using? [message #322242 is a reply to message #322237] |
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Mike S wrote on Thu, 17 August 2017 07:24First of all, any old school rebuilder can rebuild those into the 150 range with no problem.
Second, if you do not have factory air, your alt, may not be were most GMC's are located. None AC 455s have it on the passenger side.
Mike
Mike,
Thank you for your input. Fist off, I prefer a factory big AMP Alternator (that will fit) over rebuilding an older smaller unit up to become a big AMP Alternator.
The factory newer and bigger Alternators are also designed with better cooling in mind.
The case was designed that way to allow for better cooling over the older smaller cases.
Second, The Alternator is located in front of the driver's side valve cover.
(FYI - I tried to attach a picture 800x600 142kb - which is less than the restriction and it would not upload.)
Anyways, It has been a while since I have seen it. But I also believe that is has a dual pulley.
Which I hope to transfer to the new Alternator; once I hear what others have done and I decide which one to go with.
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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