Converting H to 12 volt

B. Elliott · Nov 1, 2014

Is there a bracket I can buy to mount an alternator to my H so the hood doesn't need to be cut out?

souNdguy · Nov 1, 2014

i've seen a custom bracket that will even let a 10SI mount. but i have also seen people use small hitachi alts. or a gm cs130 alt. ( they are as easy as a 10si to wire up, if you follow the rules

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on the flip side.. you could get your gen converted to 12, get a new reg and roll that way with a stealth conversion.

not sure if a cub gen would fit.. but 66+ cubs were 12v factory. My mid late 66 cub is. love it.

tractorguy2 · Nov 1, 2014

Steiners has them for delco. I make my own bracket for the delcos. The hood will fit fine. If you make your own the alt need to be mounted upside down to clear the hood. I use a turn buckle for the bet adjustment.

rrlund · Nov 1, 2014

Most 12 volt generators will mount right up. On the Olivers I've changed to 12 volt gennys I didn't even have to change any wiring on the regulator. Just bolt up the generator and new regulator,then change the coil and lights.

David G · Nov 1, 2014

The stock bracket will work turned over with a Hitachi alternator.

rustyfarmall · Nov 2, 2014

(quoted from post at 11:01:43 11/01/14) Is there a bracket I can buy to mount an alternator to my H so the hood doesn't need to be cut out?

Please do not cut the hood. Go with what DavidG says.

rankrank1 · Nov 2, 2014

CharlieU makes a very nice bracket that you can buy. Alternatively, he also offers a whole kit you can buy too.

Do use the Hitachi over the Delco on an h as it will be a tight fit. But turning the existing bracket upside down does move the alternator up which will help you with clearances.

Search my handle and hitachi on this site (specifically the farmall forum). I posted lots of pictures on how I installed a Hitachi on both a Farmall h and then later did a separate thread on my Farmall M install. Other people, posted pics within my thread of their installs. Some were good installs and some were not so good IMOP.

Here is a copy paste to browser path to my thread...

http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1156222&highlight=hitachi

David G · Nov 2, 2014

I do agree the bracket that Charlie makes is superior to using the original bracket with threaded rod. I think the threaded rod bracket has some vibration to it.

rankrank1 · Nov 2, 2014

Mine does not vibrate one bit on the threaded rod. That said, I do agree that it would be even better (and stronger) if I were to cut some pipe spacers and make it simply one long bolt (can still use the threaded rod even) without all the double nuts. I will likely do that eventually, but I wanted the infinite adjustability before I did make my pipe spacers. I can now make the spacers the exact size that I need instead of guessing.

teddy52food · Nov 3, 2014

I used a delco because I had it with brackets I made myself. It is a close fit.

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