Alternate Alternator Selection

[Keith Knight]

how's the clearance with the new alternator between it and the cab?
Any pictures with the new alternator mounted?
I'm seriously considering the 24 volt alternator swap but I also have to figure out how to remount my AC compressor. I made these modifications in April 2016. Way before any one had the original brackets for the driver side.

 

[MatthewWBailey]

how's the clearance with the new alternator between it and the cab?
Any pictures with the new alternator mounted?
I'm seriously considering the 24 volt alternator swap but I also have to figure out how to remount my AC compressor. I made these modifications in April 2016. Way before any one had the original brackets for the driver side.
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The axis of the alternator moves in towards the engine ~3". This 150A has the same pad mount boss' as the 110A but the housing is bigger in diameter by about 1-1/2". Still room to spare between the block.

The 110A unit is inboard of the frame and clears the mud flap and cab frame. I won't switch out to the 150 unless the 110 burns out. So figure another 3/4" sticking out to the right in the first photo. Seems to me that an ac compressor bracket could bolt over the padmount easily looking at the first picture.





Cab fully down in this photo

 

[charlesrg]

Yes this adapter plate comes off
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This base plate is part of the base 3126 engine. I believe it has its own Cat part #. It's curved for a reason

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@MatthewWBailey thank you very much for sharing all the pictures.

Looks like the Pad being standard opens up a path for many alternatives.
I'm personally looking to fit a BLP4112M or BLP4110M or a Delco 55SI

The Leece Neville can be easily converted to external regulator allowing to charge other battery chemistries. In the future I want to convert all batteries to LIFEpo4 or other similar SolidState battery.

 

[MatthewWBailey]

@MatthewWBailey thank you very much for sharing all the pictures.

Looks like the Pad being standard opens up a path for many alternatives.
I'm personally looking to fit a BLP4112M or BLP4110M or a Delco 55SI
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The Leece Neville can be easily converted to external regulator allowing to charge other battery chemistries. In the future I want to convert all batteries to LIFEpo4 or other similar SolidState battery.

Sure thing. Would love to see what you do there