Has anyone ever done this before? I was looking at my 228 and thinking about putting my 12 volt generator back in its original position, but that would only leave room for the power steering pump above the generator. (Oil filter is right up front on the left side and takes up dang near the -whole- left side.) It seems like this would HAVE to be a two pulley setup especially if one belt was to break. I assume that I would need to pull the crank pulley and add a 2-groove pulley. Right? How much fun will this be? For pulling it, I assume I can borrow a puller from a parts store, but how about putting the new pulley back on? Thanks for your advice in advance! Paul
Why not use the GM generator from the mid to late 50's that has the p/s pump on the back of it? I know 55-57 chevy's had them and Nate says other GM's did also. You could leave the belt and pulleys stock. It is a small unit that makes the total generator/pump unit about 4 inches longer. This might put it close to the exhaust so that would need checked out. These can be found at most larger swap meets for $50 or so or bought new from Danchuck ($$$) and others.
Zig, this is what Evan is talking about Here's a diagram of the combination generator/power steering pump.
Genny W/ PS Pump Was also used on Caddilacs , Oldslowmobiles and Pontiacs , in 12 volts after the 1955 model year . Lord knows , I changed more than a few over the years . It only take two wires to hook it up , for better reliability I always make up a three wire sub harness between the gennie and voltage regulator (" Control Box ' for Neil ) , the third wire is for ground and really makes for better charging of any two part charging system .
Thanks Nate! I only wish I understood this whole wiring terminology... Give me a diagram and I can follow it- I just can't explain it. Yet.
Generator Wiring It's actually pretty simple , once you get past your fear of the unknown.... Take the voltage regulator and remove the three screws on the connection terminals , wire brush until shiny clean and you'll see they're stamped ~ Batt. (guess what that's for) FLD for the field and GEN or ARM for the armature connection on the generator ~ no go look at the gennie , it has two posts and one is always slightly thicker , that'll always be the ARM or GEN post and uses a think wire as it carries the charging current . The other one will be the field connector and most Delco gennies have an unused hole that you'd use for the ground wire . if not , loosen one of the through bolts on the end and use a 'Y' connector under it's head for the ground connection . If you hunt around and find an old MOTORS MANUAL , it'll have simple diagrams of how the charging system is wired . The factory shop manual ($29.00) has lots of good stuff like this too . ALWAYS disconnect the battery's ground cable when working on the electrics ! . Ignore the guys who'll insist you need to " flash " or " polarize " the generator after replaing it or the regulator , this is ONLY done if it doesn't charge after affecting repairs ! .
