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04-07-2013, 01:36 AM | #41 |
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Re: generator or alternator
Love my alternator. If I had a car I just drove occasionally, I would just leave it however it came. But personally, I drive all the time and I just like not having to worry about the charging rate. I have to have a 12v alternator for my accessories, but I use to have a 6v alternator and I wouldn't of changed back. Whatever floats your boat.
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04-07-2013, 03:08 AM | #43 |
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Alternators are UGLY
Prob of alternator is, that they are made for top-speed of 16000 to 22000 rpm (today). Ratio is created to meet top-revs of engine with top-revs of alt. Not having the space to get this ratio into your A, you will allways have a real high "start-rev" of the alternator and not reaching the built-in-power .... You will run the alt powerwise way below "design-speed" (no prob if output is sufficient to your needs) Low revs of alt is a good thing as bearings will last forever |
04-07-2013, 06:59 AM | #44 |
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Duffy1 & Keith True,
The alternator is a one wire and after a few minutes of warming up and oil pumping I race the engine to get the aternator "excited"..... Next time I go for a drive I'll not excite the alternator on purpose and wait and see when it does. Thanks guys! Bob-A |
04-07-2013, 07:18 AM | #45 | |
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04-07-2013, 08:13 AM | #46 |
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04-07-2013, 08:46 AM | #47 |
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If you don't like the "looks" of an alternator, get one of Russ Evans's units!!!
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04-07-2013, 08:59 AM | #48 |
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I have a Powerhouse Genny with Tom W.'s EVR unit as well as a unit from Russ Evans as a backup. The look of an original looking engine compartment cannot be beat. A modern alternator in an 85 year old car just doesn't look right. You might as well have a Pinto engine under your "A" hood.
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04-07-2013, 09:04 AM | #49 |
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I have had the same Power House generator & cut out on my 1928 since 1964 and have NEVER had a dead or cooked or low on water problem !! It sits in a NON-heated garage & yes I put a tender on it every winter...I did adjust its out-put one time...
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04-07-2013, 09:37 AM | #50 | |
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I'm glad you've had trouble free service. A tender seems to be very "kind" to a battery, as I believe they are only around 1/2 AMP output. A trickle charger continuously at 2 AMPS is tough on batteries! Are the Powerhouse generators thought to be superior to the stock, long generators & would my Early '29 Coupe have had one? Production date is 6-4-29, IF engine # *A1678152* (original stamping) matches the frame. It has NO firewall date. I admire the "unique" appearance of the Powerhouse. Bill W.
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04-07-2013, 10:33 AM | #51 |
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I am converting back to 6V and putting a correct Powerhouse Gen on the vehicle to make it correct for that year. Will add a Tom W's regulator to it before complete crossover. Have the 12V alternator with the excite wire so do not have to rev the engine to get charging. I just like the looks of the powerhouse over the alternator. One thing you cannot do with an alternator is a push start.
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04-07-2013, 11:10 AM | #52 |
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No one has suggested the voltage regulator that looks like a cut-out made by Fun Projects. This goes on the generator like the cut-out. I have used them for years and have worked for me.
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04-07-2013, 11:41 AM | #54 |
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I use the Fun Projects can style regulators. See post number 11. I love them and they work flawlessly for me. I use the 12 volt positive ground version on my roadster. Actually They can be had in six, eight or twelve volt, in positive or negative ground.
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04-08-2013, 12:07 AM | #55 |
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If you're buying the alternator from from a Model A vendor say about $140 plus shipping. Brattons Part #14970 $199.00 Bracket 30.00 Mac's Part #: A10000A12 $139.95 From a normal parts dealer say $72 + $10 core plus tax. Can't find a part number for a parts store single wire alt in 6 volts My price was for 12v Quick Start High Output Alternators # D110SiSE6V35P 6V 35 Amp 10Si Series Self Exciting (One-Wire) Positive Ground Alternator Price: $129.95 35 Amp, 6 Volt Delco Remy type 10Si series positive ground alternator with self exciting (one-wire) internal voltage regulator. A generator will set you back $179 + $100 core + cutout $23 to $70 plus shipping. Brattons Generator ( Part #14890 or 14880) 215.00 exchange. Mac's Generator (Part #: A10000SN or A10000LN) $179.00 exchange In my previous life I was a professional estimator. Since this was a quick quote I used Mac's online, it's easier. |
04-08-2013, 12:14 AM | #56 |
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04-08-2013, 12:27 AM | #57 | |
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Now go re-read my original post and you will see I was contradicting a poster that stated alternators required deep pockets. |
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04-08-2013, 02:25 AM | #58 |
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Hey machine girl,
Well did you get anything usefull out of this ? Hopefully, this type of discussion doesn't scare you...and/or run you off! As you can see(read) it's all a matter of opinion/experience/attitude...or visee versee! Hmm, want to have some fun? Ask about what oil to use and why |
04-08-2013, 03:04 AM | #59 | |
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OH, how about halogen bulbs, 12 volts and juice brakes.
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