Puffie and Jerry, I appreciate all of the pointers. I'm sure there would be a way to keep the L-N alternator in service. I will pull it in the near future to see if I can find any data plates (none visible as viewed in mounted position) but if found, will contact Prestolite. My inclination is to systematically remove all of the wiring connected with the charging system, marking it as I go, and start over. The 'starting over' may involve analyzing the diodes/rectifiers and keep the L-N system with upgrades, or move on and go with a traditional generator or modern alternator system.


1955 GMC 630, 1959 GMC W660, 1958 Chevy Spartan 80