Re: [Chrysler300] Alternator for 1963 Chrysler 300

I would suggest that you take it to a old time Generator and starter shop, if you have any of those locally.

They would swap out the ends cheaply, or install a new bearing, which is not very much to start with.
They could also check it out and maybe upgrade it for a reasonable price.

Saving money is important but sometimes it gets in the way of a good repair.

Ray

On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi,

I have a dual pully alternator in my ’63 Chrysler 300. I only need a single pully, but at the time I purchased it (10+ years ago), I think the dual pully was a higher amp unit since the dual pully was intended for AC cars.

There is a noise coming from the bearing. I have an extra older single pully alternator and I don’t know it’s working condition.
Do I need to use a press to remove the defective bearing or is it a simple change to take the old bearing out of the one alternator and put it in the other one?
Is it possible to swap the dual pully for the single pully by taking the two units apart? Since my convertible does not have AC, the single pully would look correct.

According to the service manual, the standard alternator was rated at 34.5 and the upgraded alternator (both single and dual pully) was rated at 39 amps.

Thanks,
Mark Lindahl

’63 300 Conv.

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