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sam03 · 03-09-2017, 09:43 AM

Is anyone running a ford 226 flathead? I have a 51 226 in my 51 F3 i added an alternator but the fan really close to hitting the alternator. I thinking on making a aluminum spacer for the fan but wanted to see if there were any work around that y'all have already found.

sam03 · 03-15-2017, 08:20 AM

No one ran into this problem? What am i missing?

toby · 03-15-2017, 08:32 AM

I used washers between the fan and pulley because the fan was too close to the fan belt. See pic of my setup.

toby · 03-15-2017, 08:34 AM

Another pic of my setup.

V8COOPMAN · 03-15-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by toby

Another pic of my setup.

That alternator appears to be mounted too far rearward, as the belt seems to be meeting the alt pulley at an angle. That could easily throw the belt, if I'm seeing this correctly. DD

41Joe · 03-15-2017, 05:27 PM

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Toby,
Did you make the bracket yourself? I have a 226 and am going to put an alternator on it. I found a bracket kit, but I am not into it. I was wondering what else is out there.

toby · 03-15-2017, 09:30 PM

I originally made my own bracket before one was available. This bracket is from the Mac's kit. The bracket is similar to one for an alternator conversion for an 8/9N Ford Tractor. The arm to keep tension on the alternator is a generic alternator bracket.

51 MERC-CT · 03-15-2017, 08:35 AM

If it's "close to hitting the alternator" and not hitting the alternator, what's the problem?
And if it worries you, do what needs to be done to eliminate the worry.
Then you can advise others as to what you did.

Vintage Copper 47 · 07-25-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sam03

No one ran into this problem? What am i missing?

I assume you resolved your belt issues.. but in case others made be looking for other options
On my 226 "G" model motor, I custom made an alternator bracket..
I used a double pulley on my alternator.. (just as my generator had a double pulley).. the challenge for me was getting wide belts that were the right or close to the right length.. I settled for narrower belts.. one of them I got from Grainger.. see photos..

edhd58 · 07-25-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Copper 47

I assume you resolved your belt issues.. but in case others made be looking for other options
On my 226 "G" model motor, I custom made an alternator bracket..
I used a double pulley on my alternator.. (just as my generator had a double pulley).. the challenge for me was getting wide belts that were the right or close to the right length.. I settled for narrower belts.. one of them I got from Grainger.. see photos..

VINTAGE COPPER 47
Where did you get that double pulley, I've been looking for that exact thing for my G

Vintage Copper 47 · 07-25-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by edhd58

VINTAGE COPPER 47
Where did you get that double pulley, I've been looking for that exact thing for my G

I will have to check my receipt.. I bought pulley and 10s.i. alternator.. the alternator went south, 105 amps.. see another thread.. so I put the pulley on a 62 amp alternator..

I think this is the one I used.. 13mm
http://store.alternatorparts.com/par...ternators.aspx

Good luck! EDHD58

JSeery · 03-15-2017, 01:13 PM

Sure looks like it is too far aft!

cmbrucew · 03-15-2017, 01:23 PM

Might be the wrong fan, V8 maybe. Belts look out of alignment.
Bruce

toby · 03-15-2017, 01:53 PM

My setup has been working for almost 10 years without throwing or wearing out a belt. The alignment is a tad off. It was the best a guy could do without any product available for the 226 6.

jagnweiner · 03-15-2017, 02:02 PM

It's a purty engine.

G.M. · 03-15-2017, 03:55 PM

Looks like the alternator is mounted to far FORWARD. This makes the
belt look like it's back to far. The alternator belt seems to line up with
the crank shaft pulley. G.M.

V8COOPMAN · 03-15-2017, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.M.

Looks like the alternator is mounted to far FORWARD. This makes the
belt look like it's back to far. The alternator belt seems to line up with
the crank shaft pulley. G.M.

Do WHAAAT? DD

G.M. · 03-16-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Do WHAAAT? DD

Straighten the alt and move it back so the pulley's and belt
line up. G.M.

51 MERC-CT · 03-16-2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.M.

Straighten the alt and move it back so the pulley's and belt
line up. G.M.

Wow! Guess I must be seeing things or it's an optical illusion

G.M. · 03-16-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Wow! Guess I must be seeing things or it's an optical illusion

Look at the bolt on the bottom front of the alternator, that don't
look forward compared to the top?? G.M.

03-09-2017, 09:43 AM	#1
sam03 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cross Creek, Florida Posts: 51	226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other Is anyone running a ford 226 flathead? I have a 51 226 in my 51 F3 i added an alternator but the fan really close to hitting the alternator. I thinking on making a aluminum spacer for the fan but wanted to see if there were any work around that y'all have already found. __________________ 1951 F3

03-15-2017, 08:20 AM	#2
sam03 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cross Creek, Florida Posts: 51	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other No one ran into this problem? What am i missing? __________________ 1951 F3

03-15-2017, 05:27 PM	#6
41Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 284	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Toby, Did you make the bracket yourself? I have a 226 and am going to put an alternator on it. I found a bracket kit, but I am not into it. I was wondering what else is out there.

03-15-2017, 08:35 AM	#8
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other If it's "close to hitting the alternator" and not hitting the alternator, what's the problem? And if it worries you, do what needs to be done to eliminate the worry. Then you can advise others as to what you did. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

03-15-2017, 01:13 PM	#12
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other Sure looks like it is too far aft!

03-15-2017, 01:23 PM	#13
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,080	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other Might be the wrong fan, V8 maybe. Belts look out of alignment. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

03-15-2017, 01:53 PM	#14
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 476	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other My setup has been working for almost 10 years without throwing or wearing out a belt. The alignment is a tad off. It was the best a guy could do without any product available for the 226 6.

03-15-2017, 02:02 PM	#15
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other It's a purty engine. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget

03-15-2017, 03:55 PM	#16
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: 226 Fan/Alternator hitting each other Looks like the alternator is mounted to far FORWARD. This makes the belt look like it's back to far. The alternator belt seems to line up with the crank shaft pulley. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

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