SteveW
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10-06-24 10:34 AM - Post#2874450
I know this is the wrong place to ask this question, but I need an answer real soon and there are a lot of smart chevy guys on this forum. Here is the question. It's on a 1955 Chevy Truck with a 235...... Does anyone have information on changing from generator to alternator and keeping the starter that has the floor start you push with your foot? A wiring diagram would be great. I am changing from generator to alternator on a Chevy 235 motor. 1.Can I use a Floor starter with the alternator?? 2.Will I still need to use the ballast resistor because it has a Pertronix Electronic Ignition in the distributor. Thank for any help.
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 Shepherd
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Loc: Lake George, NY
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10-06-24 12:05 PM - Post#2874452
In response to SteveW
The floor starter function has no connection/issue with an alternator change. Pretty sure the pertronix conversion eliminates the ballast, check wiring diagram in the instruction sheet. All the ones I have done with matching coil were 12v, non resisted.
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SteveW
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10-06-24 01:16 PM - Post#2874454
In response to Shepherd
Thanks. I am just trying to find out about using the same key switch and the ballast resistor. I don't know anything about the coil, but one guy told me to buy an MSD 8202 coil. So, I am going to check that out also. Not sure if the plain jane coil I now have will work. The wiring kit I got from the guy had no instructions but was supposed to be for an old chevy truck. Thanks again.
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Shepherd
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10-06-24 02:13 PM - Post#2874456
In response to SteveW
I would suggest getting a coil from Pertronix to match the conversion, also you can get a diagram online. Do not use solid core non rfi plug wires with Pertronix.
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