Does anyone have experience with one of these? I know it's pricey compared to a modified Delco, but the original appearance of the generator is retained. I'm thinking of one for my 36.
All information gratefully received.
Brian
Good Morning Brian:
Unable to find an attachment to look at the unit. If you are refering to an alternator that looks like a generator, let me add that I have nothing but the original generators on my '40 P10 and '54 Studebaker and both do very well keeping the battery charged. I drive the '54 to work every day 9 miles through town and have zero problems, even using the heater motor, defroster motor and headlights. Both unit were taken to our local old-time starter/generator/alternator place and have as yet to fail to work great.
Enjoy your old car... Buddy...
Brian,
I too like Buddy have the original generator in my '40 P-10.
The car is used daily from April thru November, the gen as operated with no problems at this point
I have a very good friend that also has a 1940 P-10, who drives his car much more than I do that has a generator.
Hope this helps,
Bob
Hi Guys:
Thanks very much for the input. If I had a fully regulated generator as you do I would not think of changing. If my memory has not failed completely due to extreme age, 1940 - 48 Mopar generators could produce at least 40 amps. My old third brush type will produce about 20 - 25 amps on a good day. On top of that, it will not reduce the charge rate when the battery is fully charged, so on a trip of more than a very few miles there is a very good chance of the battery being overcharged with subsequent damage. If I reduce the generator's output, then I risk a dead battery if I attempt to use lights, or do a lot of stop and go, slow driving. I could go to a later, fully regulated generator, but the regulator and wiring will give away the fact that it is not original. The beauty of the "Gener-nator" is that it looks totally original in that the alternator is hidden in the original generator housing. I'm not an absolute stickler for total originality, but I do like to hide any upgrades as much as possible.
Again, thanks for your interest.
Brian
Quote from: 12905 on May 05, 2008, 05:21:25 PM
Hi Guys:
Thanks very much for the input. If I had a fully regulated generator as you do I would not think of changing. If my memory has not failed completely due to extreme age, 1940 - 48 Mopar generators could produce at least 40 amps. My old third brush type will produce about 20 - 25 amps on a good day. On top of that, it will not reduce the charge rate when the battery is fully charged, so on a trip of more than a very few miles there is a very good chance of the battery being overcharged with subsequent damage. If I reduce the generator's output, then I risk a dead battery if I attempt to use lights, or do a lot of stop and go, slow driving. I could go to a later, fully regulated generator, but the regulator and wiring will give away the fact that it is not original. The beauty of the "Gener-nator" is that it looks totally original in that the alternator is hidden in the original generator housing. I'm not an absolute stickler for total originality, but I do like to hide any upgrades as much as possible.
Again, thanks for your interest.
Brian
I believe that while your third brush system was equipped with a voltage regulator. At least the DeLuxe models from 1934 and up were and I thought that the standard models after 1935 were also so equipped. But even if your generator is not equipped with an external regulator you can get a cheaper modification than the Gener-nator. . .
Assuming, that is, that the total power out you need is still within the range that can be provided by the stock generator.
Here is what I did: http://www.ply33.com/Repair/voltreg
Edit: My setup is for the 1934 and earlier Delco Remy generator. However I understand that the fellow makes the same type of regulator that should fit the 1935 and later AutoLite.
Brian,
If you do go with the Gener-nator let me know how it works out.? When the generator in my 29 went south and fried my wiring.? I mounted a 6vdc alternator that is a favorite with the Modal A crowd near me.? I have seen the ads for these generator look alikes in Hemmings.? I thinks it would be nicer to install a more suitable substitute.
(https://www.plymouthowners.club/talk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chetscoins.com%2F1929%2Fimages%2FAlternator01.jpg&hash=4eddc5d681f2a6eadd139eb7c83d78b8a4989925)
PS? I have converted back to more original parts then I have converted over to substitutes like the above.? In the meantime the substitutes keep me rolling reliably.
Just for the record my Current Projects are:
- Replacing my perfectly good not original radiator with an original acquired at great cost.
- Converting back to vacuum fuel pump. (Well maybe with a hidden power source)
- Replacing the temporary hydraulic reservoir with an original one.
- Same for the rear axle hydraulic tee.
- Removing the head just to paint it silver.
To date no original Plymouth parts have been harmed.? They may have been embarrassed a little, but never physically harmed.
Chet?
Chet-
I like your attitude and sense of humor.
Keep on truckin'...
Regards,
Pat O'Connor