Generator

[1929]

If its not one thing, its another, just found out that my generator is not a Model A generator, its a truck generator. Do I keep it or change it?

[Bob C]

What kind of truck, how about a picture.

Bob

[1929]

Originally Posted by Bob C

What kind of truck, how about a picture.

Bob

every time I try to upload a picture it fails. The numbers on the generator are-9N101390

[Bob C]

That's a tractor generator basically the same as the A generator
except the cutout is remotely mounted. I used a Model A generator
on my 9N for a few years.

Bob

[Charlie Stephens]

I agree about the 9N being tractor. I bet it has an external regulator instead of a cut out. It probably puts out slightly more amperage. I would vote to keep it. Sure like to see a picture.

Charlie Stephens

[1929]

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Originally Posted by Bob C

That's a tractor generator basically the same as the A generator
except the cutout is remotely mounted. I used a Model A generator
on my 9N for a few years.

Bob

That is it, the cut out is mounted on the back.

[Kurt in NJ]

Does it have a "autolite" name plate and a rectangular cutout? ---there was a bus/police radio car generator made for Ford in 31

[Domino]

If it woirks and you don't have a show car, why not keep it until it goes out then replace appropriately. In fact on a drive I owuld replace it with an alternator.

[burner31]

I'll be checking mine today

[Patrick L.]

As long as it is a generator that works, why not keep it.

[newshirt]

I would change it.

But then I'm a little crazy about returning my cars to stock condition. Things like this bother me enough to make them right. Future owners will hate me because modern stuff is cooler and nicer, but if I can scrape up the cash, it goes back to stock.

So it really depends upon your personality. If it bothers you, replace it. If not, keep running it until it breaks, then put on a new alternator.

[1929]

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

Does it have a "autolite" name plate and a rectangular cutout? ---there was a bus/police radio car generator made for Ford in 31

the cutout is the same as the one on the model a generator

[1929]

Originally Posted by Domino

If it woirks and you don't have a show car, why not keep it until it goes out then replace appropriately. In fact on a drive I owuld replace it with an alternator.

I will keep it until it goes out, but I don't like the look of the alternator.

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by 1929

I will keep it until it goes out, but I don't like the look of the alternator.

I don't like the looks of them either. An alternator on an A just ain't right.

[Willie Krash]

It looks like the third brush is adjustable from the outside. That's worth the price of admission. (If I'm seeing it right, bad angle).