12v Zero RPM Alternator

[Canton_Model_A's]

Greetings fellow Barn members. I am in need of finding/locating a new 12v Zero RPM alternator. My car has been converted to 12v Negative ground. And I am also looking for one that appears to be a generator but in fact is an alternator. I currently have a 12v Alternator that has the plug on the side and I would like to eliminate that as well as the look. Also, with the new alternator, do I need to install that ballast resistor again.

Thanks!

Dave

 

[Y-Blockhead]

I have a Power-GEN alternator. Been running it for 9 years now, no issues.
As far as the ballast resistor, you will need that only if you are still running the 6v coil.

 

[Canton_Model_A's]

@Y-Blockhead Do you have a source for yours? Snyders, Mike's, CW Moss? Bert's?

Thanks!

Dave

 

[BButturff]

I also have a Power-GEN alternator and I'm very happy with it. I believe I bought it from Jeg's or Summit Racing simply because they offered free shipping.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

@Y-Blockhead Do you have a source for yours? Snyders, Mike's, CW Moss? Bert's?

Thanks!

Dave

I believe I got it from Summitt Racing, free shipping.. Part # 82001, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-82001

 

[Klattu1929]

If ya went to all the work of switching to 12v., may as well install a 12v 3ohm coil. Do away with the resistor. I also have switched to twelve volt negative ground for all my systems.

 

[updraught]

Wouldn't having a resistor outside the coil keep the heat out of the coil?

 

[cadillac512]

Wouldn't having a resistor outside the coil keep the heat out of the coil?

It'll sure help!

 

[nkaminar]

Some 12 Volt coils have a built-in ballast resistor.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Some 12 Volt coils have a built-in ballast resistor.

Yes I have an epoxy filled 12 volt coil with internal resistor.