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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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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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.

Paul

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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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

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

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.

Dan      Kingman Az.      86409

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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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

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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