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rust revival · 01-18-2022, 04:16 PM

Hey gang, I'm having a bit of a dual carburetor issue,
Can anyone tell me the shortest length 6v generator model or are they all the same length? I have nothing to reference. Any help would be appreciated greatly thanks

Lawson Cox · 01-18-2022, 04:26 PM

You may have to go to an alternator. See, one change calls for 8 more.

Shoebox · 01-18-2022, 04:44 PM

Possibly an offset generator mount?

Tinker · 01-18-2022, 06:11 PM

I believe the 36 is and can be used on some duel carburetor setups.

38bill · 01-18-2022, 06:23 PM

What intake are you using?

rust revival · 01-18-2022, 06:41 PM

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Wanted to stay away from offset bracket, the intake is a early 36 fabricated intake, and 100% do not want to use a alternator. Just wasn't sure if there were noticeable length differences between generator years, I don't have a pile handy to measure from

Tinker · 01-18-2022, 07:50 PM

No lengths given but I'm guessing they are all to relative spec with parts codes. Might be able to match armatures to case and get an idea what maybe be your best bet.

Best of luck! and if I find anything else I'll drop it here. I'll go measure my 36 in a few days when I'm feeling better and want to trug through the snow.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/generatorchart.htm

Lawson Cox · 01-18-2022, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rust revival

Wanted to stay away from offset bracket, the intake is a early 36 fabricated intake, and 100% do not want to use a alternator. Just wasn't sure if there were noticeable length differences between generator years, I don't have a pile handy to measure from

And we have nothing about the measurements of your "fabricated intake" on which to base a hypothetical answer. ROFLMAO.

Brian · 01-18-2022, 10:52 PM

I agree with tinker; the early 3 brush generators measure 6 5/8" from back of the mount to back of generator. Later, two brush versions are longer

tomcarman · 01-19-2022, 12:00 AM

[QUOTE=Lawson Cox;2096317ROFLMAO.[/QUOTE]

You got me Lawson. I get the LMAO part but clueless to the ROF. Please clue me in. Still trying to add to the list of these sort of things. So far GB Sisson wins with WML. Still chuckling on that one.

Tinker · 01-19-2022, 12:09 AM

Fobar

Tinker · 01-19-2022, 12:20 AM

Let the guy talk before you gang up on him with acronyms. WTF.

Sometimes this place is worse then hens at a quilt circle.

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deuce lover · 01-19-2022, 01:10 AM

You never mentioned the type of intake you have.
Powermaster has a short alt that looks like a gen.Mounting the fan might be an issue.Contact them.

Here
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...bPvDqDRAdDadHC

51504bat · 01-19-2022, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomcarman

You got me Lawson. I get the LMAO part but clueless to the ROF. Please clue me in. Still trying to add to the list of these sort of things. So far GB Sisson wins with WML. Still chuckling on that one.

Roll on Floor. I had to Google it.

Kurt in NJ · 01-19-2022, 10:31 AM

The 68-1000-c the generator with the bulges on the sides is most likely the shortest.
Also if your needs are only a little ---a 1/4 inch or so could be shaved off the shaft and field housing to make it more compact

rust revival · 01-19-2022, 05:53 PM

Awesome, thanks for the reply kurt, Brian and tinker
never thought of shaving off the shaft,
As for everyone else, if you know what a stock 36 intake looks like, we'll that's it!! It's been modified with two risers, and I didn't post the measurement I needed
Because the real question was, is there different lengths of generators? ( still unanswered) I figured with the knowledge here and someone's stock pile of generators under a bench it would be a painless question to ask

My mistake

Kurt in NJ · 01-19-2022, 07:03 PM

post 7 has link to ford garage there are pictures of armatures those pictures give lengths and gives reference to the generator they fit.
Another possibility is using double belt pulleys and using front groove and move generator with single groove out with spacer

01-18-2022, 04:16 PM	#1
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	What's the shortest length generator? Hey gang, I'm having a bit of a dual carburetor issue, Can anyone tell me the shortest length 6v generator model or are they all the same length? I have nothing to reference. Any help would be appreciated greatly thanks

01-18-2022, 04:26 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: What's the shortest length generator? You may have to go to an alternator. See, one change calls for 8 more. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

01-18-2022, 04:44 PM	#3
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 783	Re: What's the shortest length generator? Possibly an offset generator mount? __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

01-18-2022, 06:11 PM	#4
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What's the shortest length generator? I believe the 36 is and can be used on some duel carburetor setups.

01-18-2022, 06:23 PM	#5
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,165	Re: What's the shortest length generator? What intake are you using?

01-18-2022, 06:41 PM	#6
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: What's the shortest length generator? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Wanted to stay away from offset bracket, the intake is a early 36 fabricated intake, and 100% do not want to use a alternator. Just wasn't sure if there were noticeable length differences between generator years, I don't have a pile handy to measure from

01-18-2022, 07:50 PM	#7
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What's the shortest length generator? No lengths given but I'm guessing they are all to relative spec with parts codes. Might be able to match armatures to case and get an idea what maybe be your best bet. Best of luck! and if I find anything else I'll drop it here. I'll go measure my 36 in a few days when I'm feeling better and want to trug through the snow. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/generatorchart.htm

01-18-2022, 10:52 PM	#9
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: What's the shortest length generator? I agree with tinker; the early 3 brush generators measure 6 5/8" from back of the mount to back of generator. Later, two brush versions are longer __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

01-19-2022, 12:00 AM	#10
tomcarman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Rochester Wa Posts: 574	Re: What's the shortest length generator? [QUOTE=Lawson Cox;2096317ROFLMAO.[/QUOTE] You got me Lawson. I get the LMAO part but clueless to the ROF. Please clue me in. Still trying to add to the list of these sort of things. So far GB Sisson wins with WML. Still chuckling on that one.

01-19-2022, 12:20 AM	#12
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What's the shortest length generator? Let the guy talk before you gang up on him with acronyms. WTF. Sometimes this place is worse then hens at a quilt circle. . Last edited by Tinker; 01-19-2022 at 12:26 AM.

01-19-2022, 01:10 AM	#13
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: What's the shortest length generator? You never mentioned the type of intake you have. Powermaster has a short alt that looks like a gen.Mounting the fan might be an issue.Contact them. Here https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...bPvDqDRAdDadHC Last edited by deuce lover; 01-19-2022 at 10:45 AM.

01-19-2022, 10:31 AM	#15
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: What's the shortest length generator? The 68-1000-c the generator with the bulges on the sides is most likely the shortest. Also if your needs are only a little ---a 1/4 inch or so could be shaved off the shaft and field housing to make it more compact

01-19-2022, 05:53 PM	#16
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: What's the shortest length generator? Awesome, thanks for the reply kurt, Brian and tinker never thought of shaving off the shaft, As for everyone else, if you know what a stock 36 intake looks like, we'll that's it!! It's been modified with two risers, and I didn't post the measurement I needed Because the real question was, is there different lengths of generators? ( still unanswered) I figured with the knowledge here and someone's stock pile of generators under a bench it would be a painless question to ask My mistake Last edited by rust revival; 01-19-2022 at 06:41 PM.

01-19-2022, 07:03 PM	#17
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: What's the shortest length generator? post 7 has link to ford garage there are pictures of armatures those pictures give lengths and gives reference to the generator they fit. Another possibility is using double belt pulleys and using front groove and move generator with single groove out with spacer