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Tinker · 03-24-2020, 11:28 PM

I think it's not whether the gen or alternator is safer. It's the ammeter vs volt meter that is suspect. At least with model a's

Nothing wrong with a generator. I like them. An alternator will put give out amps if needed. Hence the gauge.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5896

A system is dependent on amps. Not voltage necessary. A light only draws amps needed when on. If you add a car stereo.... it'll draw more amps (ammeter)... Depends on what you want to do. Both are "safe"...

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03-24-2020, 11:28 PM	#2
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Alternator or not? I think it's not whether the gen or alternator is safer. It's the ammeter vs volt meter that is suspect. At least with model a's Nothing wrong with a generator. I like them. An alternator will put give out amps if needed. Hence the gauge. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5896 A system is dependent on amps. Not voltage necessary. A light only draws amps needed when on. If you add a car stereo.... it'll draw more amps (ammeter)... Depends on what you want to do. Both are "safe"... . Last edited by Tinker; 03-25-2020 at 12:33 AM. Reason: Spelling...