NOT CHANRING

[8543bob]

I was able to put a multi meter to my M and determined that the gen/voltage reg is not putting out. 24.85 volts eng/ign off.
23.63 volts eng running at about 1200-1500 rpm's. If I remember correctly, from my younger days, the voltage reg has points under the cover, they used to stick. My question: should I even bother messing with the existing system or replace it with a 24V single wire delco?? I can pick up the delco for a shade over $100. Your thoughs and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
BOB

[Carter]

That depends on if you want to stay with the orig. military look or not.

[RMS]

if you don't care about getting full marks at a concours event, or hearing some one talk out there nose that its not stock. go with the modern set up.
iv been running a 24V 100amp one wire out of a Case loader for 6yr. got rid of a lot of weight, my spark is blue not orange and the head lights are no longer like candles in jam jars..... more like two or three candles in a jam jar. however if you do change to a modern alt, pleas paint it, mv's should not have chrome or silver.

[8543bob]

THANKS FOR THE THOUGHTS; I already altered some engine room components, elect fuel pump, elect wipers. so a single wire delco is what I had in mind.
THANKS
BOB

[M37UK]

THANKS FOR THE THOUGHTS; I already altered some engine room components, elect fuel pump, elect wipers. so a single wire delco is what I had in mind.
THANKS
BOB

You wont regret fitting a single wire Delco Bob
I've had mine for a couple of years now and it works great, starts charging at low rpm and is so easy to wire up.

Stu

[8543bob]

GOOD MORNING,
I got my single wire delco installed yesterday. She lined up pretty good using the existing lower gen mounts; a threaded rod thru both mounts, shaved a bit off the alternator case, and shaved a little off the adjusting bracket and got volts!!! Dontknow what to do about the alt pulley. Do they sell a pulley that accepts the original wider M37 belt?? but right now shes useable; just have to keep a 1/2 wrench handy incase I jump the belt.
BOB