Replacement parts question

[Guy Monjure]

Hello to all

I am planning to get a new starter and a new generator. I am looking at these parts from Napa.

RAY 449625 starter
NAE 66370 generator

Does anyone know if these will work well with my 1963 170ci?
Have any of you guys replaced yours, and if so what with?
That Napa generator is 30 amps, was that stock in 1963?

All help, comments are welcome,
Guy

[Luva65wagon]

I looked at them on-line and they are the one's they say will work. I wouldn't be concerned.

The 30-amp rating on the Gen is about all those could put out back then. Certainly not enough for modern automotive electronics (car stereo amps, etc), but if you're going mostly stock electronics, you're good to go. My Ranchero had a pretty decent Gen and regulator. May have let the gen go at the swap meet (don't see it lately), but I have a pretty new regulator up in the loft. I'm going with a one-wire alternator. You want it - come on by and it's yours.

[Guy Monjure]

I thought the Napa parts would be ok for my 63 170ci but it is just good to get confirmation from someone with more knowledge. Makes me feel more confident with my decission. This is my first Falcon. I am running all stock right now, including 63 radio, but have plans to install a reproduction AC unit. This car is my daily driver and air is a must. I have no plans to add anything else. What do you think, will that generator be able to handle the AC unit? With the complete engine rebuild I believe the engine will be able to run AC. With the engine rebuild I am hoping for about 25HP above the original stock power. One of the things I was looking at was going from a 2 row radiator to a three row. Do you know of a 3 row that will work without modification? My car has a fan blade only, no fan clutch or radiator shroud.

Hey, that offer is really nice of you. Thank you. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico so dropping by would be great but I am affraid I will have to pass. I am certain someone else in our club could use it, and it always makes me feel good when I can help someone else.

Speaking of our club, I sent the paperwork and payment into the FCA a week ago but have not heard anything back yet.

Enjoy the weekend,
Guy

[pbrown]

Hey Guy. If you're a decent shade tree mechanic you might consider converting to an alternator. It's fairly low cost and is a simple project. You would need the alternator, regulator, and a bracket.

[Guy Monjure]

I'll have to think on that one Patrick. I am hung up on the original look but also realize I may need to adjust my thinking as I rebuild this car.

I will be sandblasting engine bay parts tomorrow for restoration. I will try and get a before and after picture on a couple of parts as I go to post.

Thanks,
Guy

[falcon cobra]

You sure need AC there,but maybe not here, at least this year, they do make a alternator in a genarator case , not cheep...john h.