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Re: 1964 Fordson SMD Alternator

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matt in pa

09-23-2005 04:38:30




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Dwol,
That is a fine looking machine! Where are you located? I have not seen an alternator like that in the states, but then again I am no expert.
When I converted my Major, I used a Delco 10SI alternator. They are very common and inexpensive (Chevy and GM put them on everything for about 30 years, it seems). If I remember correctly, the alternator from a late 70's/early 80's chevy truck bolted right up on the Fordson's bottom bracket, and the top bracket was replaced with a bracket with a different bend. Took a little tinkering, but it fit without cutting anything.
I would go to a scrap yard and find a used alternator for mock-up. Cost you a couple bucks, but then you can mess around with it for a while to get it exactly like you want it. Then you take the junk alternator and give it to Autozone for a core to save money on a rebuilt unit.

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dwol

09-23-2005 06:52:42




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 Re: 1964 Fordson SMD Alternator in reply to matt in pa, 09-23-2005 04:38:30  
Hi Matt,
I am in Wilton, CA. I guess there are a bunch of these old fordsons arround. My neighbor sold me this one, and his neighbor also has one. Anyway, Thanks for the ideas, I just happend to have a 1970 chevy (sitting behind the tractor on the left) I'll pull the alternator and see how it fits. I like the idea of the 10SI, I think thats what I have on the 8n. Its the easiest to wire, but I'm most concerened with the mounting.
Thanks for the reply.

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matt in pa

09-23-2005 09:22:53




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 Re: 1964 Fordson SMD Alternator in reply to dwol, 09-23-2005 06:52:42  
Well, you aren't nearly as far away as I thought! You are a lucky man to have a "bunch" of old fordsons sitting around your area. I never understood why so many Fordsons seem to be located out west, unless they were shipped from Australia. It would seem that the east coast would have plenty of them also, as we are a lot closer to England and Ireland. Who knows.
In my limited experience, the 10SI has a couple different mount locations and dimensions, but they are closer enough for this type of application. I have been happy with all the conversions I have done in the past, but right now I have an 8n giving me fits! Just refuses to charge the battery. Hopefully you will have much better luck!

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dwol

09-23-2005 10:58:27




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 Re: 1964 Fordson SMD Alternator in reply to matt in pa, 09-23-2005 09:22:53  
Matt,
Its a Small world. I don't know how these fordsons got out here either, but it is amazing how many still run and are working tractors. I talked to genesee products and they are sending a bunch of stuff including the 10s1 that will probably get me going. (By the way they helped quite a bit when I converted my 8n (front mount dist) to solid state). You might consider it for your N, I love it, No more points!
Dave

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