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Old 09-08-2016, 09:32 PM   #26
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Default Re: 6v generater vs 6v alternator

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy View Post


Looking at all the posts above it appears that many Model A people hate alternators. I certainly wouldn't argue with them, but I can tell you that a battery loves an alternator because it keeps it fully charged all the time and never overcharges it so it will last longer.

Tom Endy
A generator with a voltage regulator is no different than an alternator as far as the battery is concerned, unless you are running higher current drain devices that the generator can't keep up with. A modern alternator has a higher current output (amps) than the original generator.
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