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csporty · 06-24-2010, 09:49 AM

I agree with Steve! The cutout is the biggest problem with a generator. There is no regulation of the charging rate and can over charge and boil the water out of a battery.
An alternator charges at the rate necessary to maintain the battery. While a generator will work adequately on a stock system, you will be marginal when adding turn signals etc.
I changed to a 6v. pos. ground alternator and am very happy with the performance.
If generators and cutouts are so great why are they not in use today?

06-24-2010, 09:49 AM	#8
csporty Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	Re: THINKING ABOUT 6v. ALTERNATOR INSTALL I agree with Steve! The cutout is the biggest problem with a generator. There is no regulation of the charging rate and can over charge and boil the water out of a battery. An alternator charges at the rate necessary to maintain the battery. While a generator will work adequately on a stock system, you will be marginal when adding turn signals etc. I changed to a 6v. pos. ground alternator and am very happy with the performance. If generators and cutouts are so great why are they not in use today?