My goal with my 57 wagon is to have a road trip car. I want reliability for long trips, moderate power for pleasurable driving, and reasonable economy. I had planned on an alternator conversion, but turns out I'm doing that sooner rather than later. I've been searching through old threads to find all the info I can before diving in. If I switch to a Delco 100-amp 1-wire alternator, what happens to the "GEN" idiot light in the dash? Can it still be functional or is it just disconnected? And if functional, are any wiring changes needed? How do I wire in the alternator. I get that it is internally regulated and you just take the 1-wire and connect it to the battery. But what about the old wiring, voltage regulator, starter relay, etc? What needs to change and what should be removed?
As for the conversion hardware, it seems there is general agreement on two possibilities. Either an L.D.Becker bracket plus alternator, or a John Mummert bracket and supply your own alternator.
L.D. Becker Auto Electric
P.O. Box 624
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
419-668-5986
http://www.ford-y-block.com/alternatorbrkt.htmThe photos of the Mummert bracket look awesome. But the convenience and price of L.D.Becker seems very attractive. Does anyone have photos of this setup?
Jim - Erie Colorado, 1957 Country Sedan