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By navydude89 - 16 Years Ago
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my gen crapped out today its been on its way out for a while now, i wanted some advice on what i should do, i would like to make the car a daily driver after the engine rebuild this winter but i like the stock look, i dont know what i should do, should i keep the generator or convert the car to an alt. which is better? i know they both have there pros and cons. any input is much appreciated !! thanks -Jason
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By 57f100 - 16 Years Ago
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i say go with the 1 wire alternator iv never had any problem with them just have to get brackets for them its just 1 wire straight to the battery its easy or you can look for a stock alternator were the wires would need a newer style voltage regulator but u still would need new brackets i have a 64 comet with a 202 that is bone stock with a gen imma pull it out make the brackets n put a 1 wire alternator they dont run to much just make sure u get one that throws out the amps u need
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By PF Arcand - 16 Years Ago
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You say the generator has been acting up & now has quite. Is it actually burned out? If not it can be fixed fairly reasonably. If it's toast, than a conversion may be cheaper. If you have several accessories running off it, like a big sound system, maybe the conversion is the best way. One wire alternator systems are very popular due to easier installation..but according to a recent magazine article, they have drawbacks. Simply hooked up your indicator light (Gen light) likely wont work & single wire systems apparently don't "sense" well for high load systems. I'm not any expert in this area, just passing on info. But a relative has the one wire system on a "custom car" & it has not been satisfactory.
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By navydude89 - 16 Years Ago
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thnks for feed back!! my gen has stopped charging the gen light is bright untill you get to around 2K rpm then it starts to fade a little, i found a rebuild kit from dennis carpenter comes with everything its 45 $ how hard are they to rebuild? http://www.who-sells-it.com/cy/dennis-carpenter-ford-and-cushman-restorations-3138/1957-66-ford-trucks-econoline-parts-15631/page-45-fullsize.html thats the kit i found thanks -jason
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By Ted - 16 Years Ago
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My vote is to simply switch over to an alternator with a built in regulator and especially if you plan on doing some regular driving. Compared to a generator, alternator systems are essentially trouble free and give many miles of service without any problems. I’ve had the GM internally regulated alternator on my ’55 Customline for a quarter of a century and it’s still doing great. Doing a search on this site brings up a multitude of posts on the subject. Here are a couple of threads to get you started. http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic26498-3-2.aspx http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic25804-3-1.aspx
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By lowrider - 16 Years Ago
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I've seen alternators assembled inside generator cases at car shows. Not sure where you can get them. Might be pricey, but it retains the stock look.
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By 57f100 - 16 Years Ago
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i seen a alternator built inside a gerator casing in the npd catolog i think they call it super generator or something like that dont really remember
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By 54FordWagon - 16 Years Ago
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The July / August Street Thunder magazing had a feature on building a 292. For this build, they purchased a Powergen alternator that looks like an original generator and is a direct bolt in. It has a one wire hook up and a 75-amp output. Here is where they purchased it from: Powermaster Motorsports 865-688-5953 powermastermotorsports.com Hope this helps. My guess is that this is pretty expensive. Mark 54FordWagon
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By navydude89 - 16 Years Ago
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thanks for input everyone i like the powermaster gen-alternator its 400$!!! haha i ended up starting to put a ford alternator off of a mid 70's F100 with external regulator wiring it up tomorrow! thanks! -jason
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