Generator to Alternator conversion

[langus480]

Hello and thanks in advance, is there anyone who makes an alternator that looks like the vintage generator?


Or at least combine an alternator into the generator housing so you have best of both worlds?

[jayg48anglia]

Yes they do. I think they are called Power Master. Speedway motors sells them. They are not cheap. Hope this helps.

[TomInCologne]

see attached photo...

[old31]

I have been using the Powermasters for years on many cars and they work well. I ground it to the front timing cover bolt closest to the gen.

[langus480]

Originally Posted by old31

I have been using the Powermasters for years on many cars and they work well. I ground it to the front timing cover bolt closest to the gen.

Thats great to see a practical method.

[langus480]

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Originally Posted by jayg48anglia

Yes they do. I think they are called Power Master. Speedway motors sells them. They are not cheap. Hope this helps.

Helps quite a bit...thanks for the reply

[Canton_Model_A's]

In a video from Paul Shinn, he recommended this product. The one listed is for 6 volt system and it is a low-rpm type alternator

https://heielectric.com/shop/alterna...re-alternator/

[AL in NY]

I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A. Somehow, I found that Russ Evans makes just what I was looking for, an alternator the looks EXACTLY LIKE a Model A generator. Russ Evans is in Simi Valley, California and makes this alternator with the correct cutout included. It's a 45 amp, 6 volt, positive ground unit that will pass fine point judging. It cost about $560.00 plus $27 shipping (in 2024). Russ stands 100% behind his alternators and will replace any defective units without question. He is a Model A guy and will build the unit for your car, just supply him with your month/year build date and he will make up one exactly as needed for your car. He doesn't have a web site or email, but he can be reached by phone at (805) 428-2564. He also makes a 12 volt, negative ground unit. I bought mine from Russ because I felt better about giving my money to him verse a big corporation. I purchased it in 2014 and have put over 15,000 miles on it without a single problem. The battery is always perfectly charged and I don't have to worry about driving at night.

[ndnchf]

Originally Posted by AL in NY

I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A. Somehow, I found that Russ Evans makes just what I was looking for, an alternator the looks EXACTLY LIKE a Model A generator. Russ Evans is in Simi Valley, California and makes this alternator with the correct cutout included. It's a 45 amp, 6 volt, positive ground unit that will pass fine point judging. It cost about $365.00 plus $27 shipping (in 2014). Russ stands 100% behind his alternators and will replace any defective units without question. He is a Model A guy and will build the unit for your car, just supply him with your month/year build date and he will make up one exactly as needed for your car. He doesn't have a web site or email, but he can be reached by phone at (805) 428-2564. He also makes a 12 volt, negative ground unit. I bought mine from Russ because I felt better about giving my money to him verse a big corporation. I purchased it in 2014 and have put over 15,000 miles on it without a single problem. The battery is always perfectly charged and I don't have to worry about driving at night.

Please share some clear, close-up photos of this unit. Thanks.

[AL in NY]

Here are some photos of the Russ Evans alternator.

[ndnchf]

Thanks - that does look very nice.

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by Canton_Model_A's

In a video from Paul Shinn, he recommended this product. The one listed is for 6 volt system and it is a low-rpm type alternator

https://heielectric.com/shop/alterna...re-alternator/

Nice unit but doesn't look vintage as OP asked.

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by AL in NY

I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A. Somehow, I found that Russ Evans makes just what I was looking for, an alternator the looks EXACTLY LIKE a Model A generator. Russ Evans is in Simi Valley, California and makes this alternator with the correct cutout included. It's a 45 amp, 6 volt, positive ground unit that will pass fine point judging. It cost about $365.00 plus $27 shipping (in 2014). Russ stands 100% behind his alternators and will replace any defective units without question. He is a Model A guy and will build the unit for your car, just supply him with your month/year build date and he will make up one exactly as needed for your car. He doesn't have a web site or email, but he can be reached by phone at (805) 428-2564. He also makes a 12 volt, negative ground unit. I bought mine from Russ because I felt better about giving my money to him verse a big corporation. I purchased it in 2014 and have put over 15,000 miles on it without a single problem. The battery is always perfectly charged and I don't have to worry about driving at night.

Al, thanks for mentioning Russ, I was trying to remember where I bought mine. Excellent unit.

[JOES31]

The Powermaster unit looks darn close. I recently installed one and couldn't be happier.
Go with it!

[Y-Blockhead]

I also have a Powermaster PowerGEN. Mine is 12v, been on my Town Sedan since 2017. Only issue I had is the PowerGen is a little larger diameter than the Model A generator and the case hit the engine block when first installed.

I bought it off of Amazon.com, free shipping saves a few $$.

https://www.amazon.com/Powermaster-P...4-dc28e6d374b3

[langus480]

Originally Posted by Canton_Model_A's

In a video from Paul Shinn, he recommended this product. The one listed is for 6 volt system and it is a low-rpm type alternator

https://heielectric.com/shop/alterna...re-alternator/

I just saw Paul Shinn and youtube use HEI's alternator, what a coincidence...

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

I have used several of Russ' conversions, -and he even makes a Powerhouse alternator conversion.

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[langus480]

Originally Posted by AL in NY

Here are some photos of the Russ Evans alternator.

Is there a link to the Russ Evans alternator or some way to be able to contact them for purchasing these?

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by langus480

Is there a link to the Russ Evans alternator or some way to be able to contact them for purchasing these?

Here ya go...

[AL in NY]

langus480: go back and re-read my post #8..........