[4btscout]

I'm using the dodge thermostat housing and lower rad outlet. Has anyone used an alternator other than the Dodge with these parts? I' prefer to use my chevy internally regulated, but am not seeing an obvious way.

Ideas would be appreciated?

 

[BobS]

Which GM alternator do you have? Does it have a 3/8 inch mounting bolt that goes through a solid 2 inch mounting housing? Which pulley do you have? Is it the 8 groove?

 

[4btscout]

Yes that is the style I have. It has a V pulley on it. I planned to swap that out for a 8 groove serpentine.

Perhaps a different question. Is there an internally regulated alternator that is an easy install on the Dodge mounts?

 

[66gaza]

I changed a chevy diesel for a 6BT and had a similar dilema. I had 2 chevy alternators and decided it was easier to get the new thermostat housing and alt mount as this also allowed me to keep my wiring the same as it has a chevy type connector to both alternators.

Gaza

 

[BobS]

You can make an "H" shaped bracket that will slip over both 3/8 inch mountings but you will still need a pulley. The other option is going with the Dodge Cummins alternator. Some information can be found at:
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...q&nr=161&catnr=20&prog=1&lang=en&onlynewfaq=1

 

[4btscout]

I changed a chevy diesel for a 6BT and had a similar dilema. I had 2 chevy alternators and decided it was easier to get the new thermostat housing and alt mount as this also allowed me to keep my wiring the same as it has a chevy type connector to both alternators.

Gaza

Which way did your thermostat outlet point? Do you have part numbers?

 

[66gaza]

thermostat water outlet pointed straight up. I can get p/n's tomorrow if you need them. Here is a pic

Gaza

 

[4btscout]

Gaza, thanks, it won't be needed I've decided to use the Dodge alt with ext regulator.

Thanks for the info Bob.