The Ford Barn

CayoRV · 10-20-2015, 12:47 PM

First of all let me say "hello, I am a new member to this site although I have been on several others for many years. I am here because I recently found the need for some specialized Ford information and was told this was the place to get the answers. I look forward to learning from those who will share.)
I have recently come acquired a 1934 Ford 4 door sedan which was restored many years ago but still look presentable and runs/drives well as a driver car.
The only problem I have encountered is that the generator is not charging. Yes, still 6 v. I removed it and took it to local a rebuilder who has informed me that the armature is shorted to ground and I will need to either find an armature or find another, good, generator.
Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who sells a replacement new or rebuilt unit or to a source for a used/rebuildable unit?
Will any 6 v. early ford armature work in place of my bad one?
Any help greatly appreciated.

Chuck

petehoovie · 10-20-2015, 12:52 PM

Your location would help. Try to find one nearby as the shipping costs are a killer....

42merc · 10-20-2015, 12:58 PM

Chuck, talk to Earl Grant (Fred). He's close to you.

If Earl can't help, give me a call & I'll dig around.

Don

Mike in AZ · 10-20-2015, 01:01 PM

welcome to the 'Barn....got pics?.....good luck and enjoy your car...Mike

Charlie Stephens · 10-20-2015, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42merc

Chuck, talk to Earl Grant (Fred). He's close to you.

If Earl can't help, give me a call & I'll dig around.

Don

Don,

How did you figure out where he lives? If he posted a general location and added it to his profile maybe someone else could help. Do you know if he has a 4 or 8? If it is a 4 I might be able to help.

Charlie Stephens

rockfla · 10-20-2015, 01:55 PM

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If you can get another old generator and get the armature out of it, the brand new armatures are Chinese made and are hit and miss junk.

CayoRV · 10-20-2015, 02:08 PM

Sorry for not getting you guys all the information.
It is an eight cylinder and I am in southwest lower Michigan.
Yes, I know Earl very well and I did call him first, however he is out of
town for the rest of the week and suggested I get on this board and try and
get an education on the early Fords while he is gone. He did say he would
check for me when he got home.
Would any of the armatures be the same? Or will I have to find one specific
to the 33-?

Thanks for the quick replies though,

Chuck

bk53 · 10-20-2015, 02:11 PM

+1 on the "Enjoy your car!"

deuce_roadster · 10-20-2015, 05:49 PM

I believe you will need to find a 32-34 armature part #18-10005 for your generator.

Charlie ny · 10-20-2015, 06:21 PM

Do you belong to the Early Ford V8 Club ? The club is an essential resource if you are
a flathead guy. If you don't belong find a buddy who does and go thru the member
roster, most V8 guys have a pile of starters and generators in the corner collecting
dust.
Charlie ny

10-20-2015, 12:52 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,125	Re: Generator ? Your location would help. Try to find one nearby as the shipping costs are a killer.... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

10-20-2015, 12:58 PM	#3
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 676	Re: Generator ? Chuck, talk to Earl Grant (Fred). He's close to you. If Earl can't help, give me a call & I'll dig around. Don

10-20-2015, 01:01 PM	#4
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Generator ? welcome to the 'Barn....got pics?.....good luck and enjoy your car...Mike

10-20-2015, 01:55 PM	#6
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,951	Re: Generator ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you can get another old generator and get the armature out of it, the brand new armatures are Chinese made and are hit and miss junk.

10-20-2015, 02:08 PM	#7
CayoRV Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 2	Re: Generator ? Sorry for not getting you guys all the information. It is an eight cylinder and I am in southwest lower Michigan. Yes, I know Earl very well and I did call him first, however he is out of town for the rest of the week and suggested I get on this board and try and get an education on the early Fords while he is gone. He did say he would check for me when he got home. Would any of the armatures be the same? Or will I have to find one specific to the 33-? Thanks for the quick replies though, Chuck

10-20-2015, 12:47 PM	#1
CayoRV Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 2	Generator ? First of all let me say "hello, I am a new member to this site although I have been on several others for many years. I am here because I recently found the need for some specialized Ford information and was told this was the place to get the answers. I look forward to learning from those who will share.) I have recently come acquired a 1934 Ford 4 door sedan which was restored many years ago but still look presentable and runs/drives well as a driver car. The only problem I have encountered is that the generator is not charging. Yes, still 6 v. I removed it and took it to local a rebuilder who has informed me that the armature is shorted to ground and I will need to either find an armature or find another, good, generator. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who sells a replacement new or rebuilt unit or to a source for a used/rebuildable unit? Will any 6 v. early ford armature work in place of my bad one? Any help greatly appreciated. Chuck

10-20-2015, 02:11 PM	#8
bk53 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Dallas Posts: 387	Re: Generator ? +1 on the "Enjoy your car!" __________________ 8ba 276 dual 97s navarro heads

10-20-2015, 05:49 PM	#9
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Generator ? I believe you will need to find a 32-34 armature part #18-10005 for your generator.

10-20-2015, 06:21 PM	#10
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Generator ? Do you belong to the Early Ford V8 Club ? The club is an essential resource if you are a flathead guy. If you don't belong find a buddy who does and go thru the member roster, most V8 guys have a pile of starters and generators in the corner collecting dust. Charlie ny