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what was last year for generator?
#1430118 Sun Nov 14 2021 04:15 PM
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Mike Burns Offline OP
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What was the last model year that Chevrolet used generators in the pickup trucks?

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Re: what was last year for generator?
Mike Burns #1430120 Sun Nov 14 2021 04:27 PM
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From a G-o-o-g-l-e Search:

"Before 1963, General Motors used generators instead of alternators. They were often called dynamos or D.C. (direct current) generators. Since the only way to recharge an automotive-style wet cell battery is by using direct current, alternating current must be converted to direct current."

1964 was the first year for an alternator. [fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com]

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- If you have to stomp on your foot-pedal starter, either you, or your starter, or your engine, has a problem.
- The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" - this is a splash oiler. [chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com]
Re: what was last year for generator?
Mike Burns #1430121 Sun Nov 14 2021 04:29 PM
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1961, I believe. The 1st. generation alternator, called a "Delcotron" which used n external regulator was on the cars in 62, and I doubt that they would have run two different charging systems in the same production year.
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Re: what was last year for generator?
Mike Burns #1430122 Sun Nov 14 2021 04:40 PM
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Chevy Corvair trucks were slow in changing. They used generators through 1964.

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Re: what was last year for generator?
Donf #1430129 Sun Nov 14 2021 06:38 PM
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tclederman Offline
Bubba - Curmudgeon
Originally Posted by Donf
Chevy Corvair trucks were slow in changing. They used generators through 1964.

Ooops, those Corvair trucks are not considered to be trucks here on Stovebolt.com.

I consider them to be trucks - GM/Chevrolet lists them in their Truck Data Books.

Tim
1954Advance-Design.com [1954advance-design.com]
1954 3106 Carryall Suburban [stovebolt.com] - part of the family for 49 years
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic [1954advance-design.com] - part of the family for 15 years
- If you have to stomp on your foot-pedal starter, either you, or your starter, or your engine, has a problem.
- The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" - this is a splash oiler. [chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com]
Re: what was last year for generator?
Mike Burns #1430163 Mon Nov 15 2021 12:54 AM
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GM first introduced alternators on the new 1963 corvette. All other GM vehicles were alternator charged in 1964. Dubbed the 10 DN, the externally regulated Delcotron was GM’s new charger of choice through 1968, when the internally regulated alternator was introduced. - Motor Trend

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