1957 Generator adjusting arm

[valhalla 4771]

The generator has a threaded hole on the plate for a bolt to attach to the adjusting arm. I can't find anything that tells me the correct way to attach the arm to the generator. One way would be to thread the bolt through the generator hole and then through the slot inn the arm. If this is correct, I would need a nut on the end of the bolt. And if this is correct, do I use a washer and/or a lock washer?
The second way would be to run the bolt through the slot first and then thread it onto the generator. In this case no nut is needed, but would there be a washer on the bolt head?

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[jack-in-sac]

The generator has a threaded hole on the plate for a bolt to attach to the adjusting arm. I can't find anything that tells me the correct way to attach the arm to the generator. One way would be to thread the bolt through the generator hole and then through the slot inn the arm. If this is correct, I would need a nut on the end of the bolt. And if this is correct, do I use a washer and/or a lock washer?
The second way would be to run the bolt through the slot first and then thread it onto the generator. In this case no nut is needed, but would there be a washer on the bolt head?

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I assume you have a shop manual. If you have an early bird I also assume you have at lest one catalog from a Thunderbird specific supplier. A catalog usually has an exploded diagram that can help you. The adjustment arm bolts to the engine via the single hole in the arm a bolt goes through the slot so that the belt tension can be adjusted by pivoting the the generator. Use a washer if you wish, it can do no harm.

 

[valhalla 4771]

Yes Jack, have a shop manual. And supplier catalogs (CASCO, Larrys, NPD, Hills, Thunderbird HQ, Macs, Concours, Ecklers, ad naseum.). I have the Ford Illustrated and Text Catalogs. I have Gil's Restoration Manual. I won't even list the wiring, body trim, etc diagrams. I am unable to find a photo/drawing or written explanation of the connection of the adjusting arm to the generator. I have the adjusting arm bolted to the block. And I understand the arm attaches to the generator with a bolt. My question is which direction do start this bolt? Through the slot in the adjusting arm first or through the threaded hole in the generator first? And what washers/locknuts/nuts were installed as original?

 

[jack-in-sac]

Yes Jack, have a shop manual. And supplier catalogs (CASCO, Larrys, NPD, Hills, Thunderbird HQ, Macs, Concours, Ecklers, ad naseum.). I have the Ford Illustrated and Text Catalogs. I have Gil's Restoration Manual. I won't even list the wiring, body trim, etc diagrams. I am unable to find a photo/drawing or written explanation of the connection of the adjusting arm to the generator. I have the adjusting arm bolted to the block. And I understand the arm attaches to the generator with a bolt. My question is which direction do start this bolt? Through the slot in the adjusting arm first or through the threaded hole in the generator first? And what washers/locknuts/nuts were installed as original?

The bolt goes through the adjusting arm slot and then into the generator Glad to hear you have all the appropriate manuals and other material. It seems too many owners think these items are to expensive. My usual reply is; "If you can't afford the manuals, you can't afford the car." good luck J.

 

[doug7740]

The generator has a threaded hole on the plate for a bolt to attach to the adjusting arm. I can't find anything that tells me the correct way to attach the arm to the generator. One way would be to thread the bolt through the generator hole and then through the slot inn the arm. If this is correct, I would need a nut on the end of the bolt. And if this is correct, do I use a washer and/or a lock washer?
The second way would be to run the bolt through the slot first and then thread it onto the generator. In this case no nut is needed, but would there be a washer on the bolt head?

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Some times a picture is worth a thousand words.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

 

[valhalla 4771]

Some times a picture is worth a thousand words.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

Ahh, my kingdom for a picture. We should all reply with photos when possible. Thanks.

 

[valhalla 4771]

The bolt goes through the adjusting arm slot and then into the generator Glad to hear you have all the appropriate manuals and other material. It seems too many owners think these items are to expensive. My usual reply is; "If you can't afford the manuals, you can't afford the car." good luck J.

Ha! The cost of the literature is but a drop in the bucket. I'm beginning to think I should have just mortgaged the house and given Amos Minter all my money and I could have been cruising the backroads without all the skinned knuckles.

 

[doug7740]

Ha! The cost of the literature is but a drop in the bucket. I'm beginning to think I should have just mortgaged the house and given Amos Minter all my money and I could have been cruising the backroads without all the skinned knuckles.

But that's the fun of the hobby. In the 7 years that have owned my Thunderbird I must have had my hands in every system on the car to make it safe and reliable. Because of this I have written quite a few articles and I have so many pictures to share. I have learned from my mistakes too. I have no problem sharing my knowledge with others. Isn't that the purpose of this forum?

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue