Generator/Alternator

If you wish to keep with the generator look, why not just keep the generator. The generator doesn't care whether its 6 or 12v or ground. Install one of Tom W's internal EVR's and never look back. I know this isn't an answer to your question, but, its just a suggestion.
 
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I have a list of all the bulbs and candle power for 6V or 12V and will send it to yu if you send me an email to jrelliott42@gmail.com . Will include info about getting a GM alternator and doing the mod yourself. I originally restored the vehicle and had 12V alternator, but have since gone back to 6V when I found the original Power House Generator for it.
 
Patrick L. said:
If you wish to keep with the generator look, why not just keep the generator. The generator doesn't care whether its 6 or 12v or ground. Install one of Tom W's internal EVR's and never look back. I know this isn't an answer to your question, but, its just a suggestion.
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This the solution we opted for at the farm (where I worked for a year doing diesel mechanics on tractors)

One of the shop projects was converting a Ford 9n to 12V. On consulting with the Auto-Electric shop, he indicated that the 6v voltage regulator could be replaced and the generator would simply generate a higher voltage given a 12v regulator.

Of course higher voltage means greater output - so the generator has to be mechanically equal to the job - which the Ford generators on the 9n were and are. Your actual amperage use might decrease given that amperage is more a function of end use than power input.

He also indicated that the 12v would make not difference to the starter motor. It would turn faster, and would likely use a bit more amperage than before (think generator in reverse) but that the use of the starter was intermittant at best and likely there would be no problem.

Auto Electric also indicated that the Ford/Delco-Remy pattern generators (they're all alike and designed in the late 20s and made similarly up to the 1950s or beyond) are good for up to 34 volts depending on where you have your VR run the generator.

So an upgrade to a VR operating at 12v shouldn't be a problem.

Joe K
 
I must have missed something here.
The Powermaster PowerGEN looks nothing like a Model A generator to me, even at a fast glance!

It is larger in diameter, has a big ancient Delco 10SI fan, rear vent slots that cannot be covered with a band, a rear end that looks nothing like the original generator, an output terminal in the wrong place for mounting a fake cutout. Since they do not specifically make one for an A, you need to get one of the 'universal' (no mount) models and cannibalize an A generator for the bracket that you must then somehow mount to it.
 
isnt their a guy that converts the A generator to an alternator ? I though i read that some time ago, but it was expensive
 
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bikejunk said:
isnt their a guy that converts the A generator to an alternator ? I though i read that some time ago, but it was expensive
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I think this is the guy your thinking about;

http://gener-nator.com/details.htm
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RobertB, I think the fellow you want is Russ Evans. He makes an alternator the fits inside a Model A generator case and when installed, this alternator will pass fine point judging. The alternator is about $385.00. The "gener-nator that "MikeV" is referring to cost over $800.00. I have one of Russ Evans alternators and it has worked great. Russ doesn't have a website or email, but you can call him directly at 805-583-4221. He usually doesn't build them ahead, so you may have to wait a couple of weeks to get yours, but they are well worth the wait.
 
Al in NY has it right. I had Russ build me a powerhouse style alternator. He's the man, 6 weeks+/- wait time you need to send him the core and he does thr rest.
 
I don't think Russ requires a core for the later non-powerhouse style alternators. I don't believe the wait time for me was more then 2 weeks. You need to call him to be sure. He may have one ready on the shelf.
 
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