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| | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 37 | I realize that many of you have changed from 6 volt to 12 volt
I would just like to upgrade from a generator to to a 6 volt alternator.I can purchase the alternator but I am not sure what needs to be done concerning the wiring and conversion. would appreciate any help. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I converted to a 6v one wire alternator on my 38. I left the voltage regulator in place for appearance sake. I connected the heavy armature wire (A lug on the generator) to the lug on the alternator and moved it from the Gen tab on the regulator to the Bat tab while leaving the wire normally attached to the Bat tab still attached. That allows the current to bypass the regulator & your ammeter still works normally. You will have an issue with mounting the alternator to the stock generator location. You'll need a special mounting bracket & they are expensive. I used this one.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Charlie, Have you tried Randy Rundle at 5th Avenue Antique Auto Parts? Randy has that bracket plus the 6-volt alternator (I think he's the source of ALL 6-volt alternators) and instructions. He has good tech tips on his site, too. Good luck! John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 238 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 238 | My Toto a'52 GMC uses the equipment ( for the past 2 years ) from 5th Ave. Randys stuff is first rate and comes with good instructions on what to do for installation . Randy is also a Great guy to BS with and will answer questions readily . ED H | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | So where are you guys buying your 6v alternaters from? New or usesd? Avalable at the junkyard?
Denny Graham
Sandwihc, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I got mine from Quality Power Denny.
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Ah yes, bout $120, that's not a bad price at all. Did it come with the pully or did you have to buy that seperatly?
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I had my choice of two size pullys. I did have to buy the mounting bracket.
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
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