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47Merc · 07-17-2017, 07:24 AM

I am looking to install a Offenhauser triple carb manifold on a 59A engine with an alternator. The alternator I am using on my single carb set up is a Bosch 85 amp which is great but this will not work with the triples as it is fouls the front carb by about an inch.

One way I thought about doing it is to make adaptor plates which is fairly easy and run the carbs backwards but it does bring up problems with the throttle and choke controls.

Has anyone used an alternator on the offenhauser manifold and if so what type and model number was it? I would rather not use the Offy offset generator mount that they supply as it puts the alternator in the way of the top radiator hose on a 40 deluxe.

Thanks for your input

07-17-2017, 07:24 AM	#1
47Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 362	Triple Carbs + alternator I am looking to install a Offenhauser triple carb manifold on a 59A engine with an alternator. The alternator I am using on my single carb set up is a Bosch 85 amp which is great but this will not work with the triples as it is fouls the front carb by about an inch. One way I thought about doing it is to make adaptor plates which is fairly easy and run the carbs backwards but it does bring up problems with the throttle and choke controls. Has anyone used an alternator on the offenhauser manifold and if so what type and model number was it? I would rather not use the Offy offset generator mount that they supply as it puts the alternator in the way of the top radiator hose on a 40 deluxe. Thanks for your input