M151 alternator on an M35A2

[77 AMG]

So, like a lot of folks, the alternator on my Deuce is toast, and, of course, the parts are pretty much dried up. I have access to the alternators from a bunch of M151 MUTTs, and I was wondering if (before I try this myself and maybe cook something) it is possible and feasible to use an alternator from a M151. The M151 has a round 3 prong female cannon plug mounted on the alternator housing, where as the Deuce has the "box". Any takers on this mental "exercise"?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Sounds like they might be the 25 amp generators with the separate voltage regulators. Later m151s (a2s at least) had the same 60 amp alternator as the m35a2s and many other trucks.

 

[77 AMG]

Well, the bossman says that he doesn't have any A2 MUTT stuff, just 151 and 151A1 stuff, but, 1 of the alternators is a big body, with a double sheave pulley on it, where as the rest (so far in the crate) are single sheave/ no sheave and small diameter body. The big body one has a GM tag on it (brass plate) Maybe off a M37?

 

[77 AMG]

Thanks for replying, EDP.

 

[77 AMG]

Looks like I will be most likely installing a GM 21 or 24 SI alternator.

 

[TGP (IL)]

Looks like I will be most likely installing a GM 21 or 24 SI alternator.

I would use the 21SI or the larger 26SI, not the 24SI and be done with it.
There available in 24volt

Tom

 

[MudMarine]

I think I may have just bought one of those mutt generators. What's the pn that you're looking at?

 

[77 AMG]

MudMArine- yep, you now own an M151 component. That should be the 60 amp version. I'll get the tag info at work next day that I am there. I am going to see Clinto and company tomorrow to pick up some badly needed parts for my truck.

 

[77 AMG]

TGP, any reason for the "26SI and be done with it"? I am opening a new tab to look it up as I type this, btw.

ETA- Well, THAT is a definite next payday thing! $140 WITH a double sheave pulley, from Amazon? SOLD!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, TDP!