deuce 12 volt system

[rivired]

so im looking to have a reliable 12 volt source in my deuce.
to run lightbar, lots of lights 12 volt mechanical siren stereo radios, ect.

i dont think a converter or equalizer will be able to handle the draw of the siren witch feels like turning on a winch. about 80 amps id say..and plus i cant afford one either.

is there a reasonable priced solution to this.....i just wanna do a ONE WIRE ALTERNATOR set up

IS THERE ANYBODY WHO SELLS A bolt on ALTERNATOR BRACKET FOR THE DEUCE??!?!...to install a regular old 12 v alternator.
my fab skills are limited.

But id settle for a pattern to fab one if sombody has one.. and just get it done.

Thanks for any info..

 

[FireFighterHill]

ODiron.com

OD Iron LLC Military Vehicle Parts and Accessories

 

[Flea]

Someone on here did a really simple install of a single-wire GM alternator with a piece of angle-iron and a flip of the existing generator arm. I'm looking into doing the same. Might want to search for 12 volt a little and see what comes up.

 

[rivired]

ya ive searched so much tonight im about out of it...
the guy who did the diablo build is the only person i can find thats done this and his pics dont show the bracket deatils..ima contact him i gues..

 

[FireFighterHill]

Mike, the guy who did the Diablo build, runs ODiron.com. ODiron is also a sponsor of this Forum, so I would recommend buying from him.

 

[rivired]

i went to that link u posted for there "12 volt ad on kit"..

it sez it comes with the dual v pulley...but it doesnt state that it comes with the mounting bracket..i would hope it does cuz itd be quite useless of a "KIT" without..

 

[FireFighterHill]

I don't know for sure that it comes with the bracket. Shoot him a email and ask.

 

[rivired]

ya i did,thank you for the link itll be my starting point.

 

[offroadchev]

Someone on here did a really simple install of a single-wire GM alternator with a piece of angle-iron and a flip of the existing generator arm. I'm looking into doing the same. Might want to search for 12 volt a little and see what comes up.

That was me heres my thread pm me for any help. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/31317-upgrade-weekend.html

 

[dm22630]

That was me heres my thread pm me for any help. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/31317-upgrade-weekend.html

What size of a belt did you have to end up putting between the fan/gen/alt to run everything? Got a part #?

Great idea by the way!

 

[rivired]

ya great job..im so happy to have finnaly resolved this and im confident i can go do it myself now..thanks!!

 

[bottleworks]

i dont think a converter or equalizer will be able to handle the draw of the siren witch feels like turning on a winch. about 80 amps id say..and plus i cant afford one either.

A good equalizer will do 100 Amps continuous. But, your right about cost if your buying new. However, junkyards don't know what they are...So they don't know that they should be charging a lot.

 

[yeager1]

What about getting a 12v starter (info and part number from someone on diablo thread) and some 12v bulbs and making the whole thing 12v? It would probably be the same cost (no third battery or battery cables needed) and no more concerns about expensive 24v bulbs, custom trainler lights etc. Just get an alternator and starter, and some much cheaper 12v bulbs and your done for good. Would make any mods and maintenance much easier and cheaper. I'm thinking about doing it myself, as I see no real advantage to the 24v stuff.

 

[poppop]

A good starter shop can rebuild your starter for 12 volts.

 

[steelandcanvas]

What about getting a 12v starter (info and part number from someone on diablo thread) and some 12v bulbs and making the whole thing 12v? It would probably be the same cost (no third battery or battery cables needed) and no more concerns about expensive 24v bulbs, custom trainler lights etc. Just get an alternator and starter, and some much cheaper 12v bulbs and your done for good. Would make any mods and maintenance much easier and cheaper. I'm thinking about doing it myself, as I see no real advantage to the 24v stuff.

Except for the fact you draw half the current at 24 volts than you would at 12 volts. Wire size could be a concern. You'd still need a flasher, a new voltage gauge, a new horn solenoid, and your cold weather start coil is 24 volt also. Sounds more of a PITA than it's worth. I'ts not just an alternator, starter, and some lamps.

 

[yeager1]

Didn't think of the voltage gauge. the 12v flashers and solenoids are fairly cheap, as most 12v stuff is. It is a pita, but probably not worst then building/mounting a alternator, a separate battery mount, buying an extra battery and running new wiring for the extra battery. 24v is good for originality, but 12v is more practical if you want numerous high draw mods. Cost is probably about the same

 

[offroadchev]

What size of a belt did you have to end up putting between the fan/gen/alt to run everything? Got a part #?

Great idea by the way!

53" I believe ill look at the belt tommorrow for the number its a dayco.