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I have searched and didn't find anything specific to the info I am looking for.
I am looking for info on how to setup a 2nd alternator welding conversion on a vortec 350 chevy engine. Cruiser is a 73 with a 99 vortec engine. Right now I have a plate that houses a York air compressor which is running on the belt. It is not being used as I have switched to compressed air. I carry a spare alternator and have been told by others that I could put this alternator in the place of the york and wire it up to become a stick welder. I am looking to do this for emergency needs and repairs on the trail. I don't want to buy an expensive on board mig welder but figure I might as well do this if I have the 2nd alternator already and can fab a bracket up to make the alternator fit on the belt. I am a beggining welder and have not stick welded yet, like I said it is for emergency on trail use.
I think I can fab something up to position the 2nd alternator on the belt and make sure it is spinning with the engine. I have installed a throttle cable in the dash so I can up the throttle when using the welder or the winch. What I really need assistance on is how to wire everything up safely so I can actually weld with a setup like this. What parts I will need, wiring diagrams, tips on safety, install, etc.
If anyone can help or point me in the right direction it is much appreciated!
Noah
nbwebmail@adelphia.net
I am looking for info on how to setup a 2nd alternator welding conversion on a vortec 350 chevy engine. Cruiser is a 73 with a 99 vortec engine. Right now I have a plate that houses a York air compressor which is running on the belt. It is not being used as I have switched to compressed air. I carry a spare alternator and have been told by others that I could put this alternator in the place of the york and wire it up to become a stick welder. I am looking to do this for emergency needs and repairs on the trail. I don't want to buy an expensive on board mig welder but figure I might as well do this if I have the 2nd alternator already and can fab a bracket up to make the alternator fit on the belt. I am a beggining welder and have not stick welded yet, like I said it is for emergency on trail use.
I think I can fab something up to position the 2nd alternator on the belt and make sure it is spinning with the engine. I have installed a throttle cable in the dash so I can up the throttle when using the welder or the winch. What I really need assistance on is how to wire everything up safely so I can actually weld with a setup like this. What parts I will need, wiring diagrams, tips on safety, install, etc.
If anyone can help or point me in the right direction it is much appreciated!
Noah
nbwebmail@adelphia.net