generator or alternator

My '29 roadster came with a 12 volt negative grnd. alternator, so I'm leaving it that way. But I do not like the idea of having to push the RPMs up to "excite" the alternator so it will charge.:eek: My '31 roadster and '29 Chevy both use 6 volt Delco-Remy generators, the "A" positive grnd. and
the Chevy negative grnd. I think the Delco gennies are a little more heavier-duty and with the correct Delco cut-out they will produce a few
more amps then the stock "A" gennies. Plus, I like collecting old odd-ball accessories and have come across 2 of the aftermarket brackets used to
mount the Delco gennies on "A's".;)

Bob-A:D
 
This question is about personal opinion. Which kind of cords do you have in your tires, Original Cotton, modern polyester, steel radials?
 
The Russ Evans alternator is $365.00 plus shipping. He has no stock and they are hand-built and made-to-order. He builds the alternator so it is correct for your car and like I said above, it will pass fine points judging. He can be reached at 805-813-0480. The other fellow who makes look-a-like alternators is Don Allan at http://gener-nator.com, but these units are around $900.00 and there is a core charge if you can't supply him with an original generator. Also, Don's alternators will not pass fine point judging.

The Russ Evans alternator wins this hands down and he is a very nice gentleman and Model A owner to deal with. No deposit needed when you order. Payment is made before he ships.
 
Bob A ;

You should not have to rev up the engine to excite the alternator . Mine does it at idle.
 
Alternator on my 31 coupe car came that way generator on my 28 RPU both work well. But i like the looks of the Gen. and cutout
 
I've never really understood the worry about having to rev the engine to excite the alternator.People get into changing pulleys,adding an exciter wire,etc.SO WHAT if it doesn't charge when you first start it? It will when you drive off.You are NOT going to run that battery down one bit idling to warm it up.I don't have any reason to use an alternator unless I want to use high draw things or electronic ignition.Working on equipment my whole life I've had far more trouble with alternators than generators.
 
Duffy1 said:
Bob A ;

You should not have to rev up the engine to excite the alternator . Mine does it at idle.
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Hey Duffy,
You most likely are running a THREE wire alt..no? Bob is running a ONE wire...and that's the difference. Google it (i.we-one wire alt vs three wire alt) and you'll read why:)!
 
It's an easy decision, if you desire your battery to always be fully charged, & to never be overcharged & boiling the water out, get an ALTERNATOR. ~~~~~Bill W.
 
BILL WILLIAMSON said:
It's an easy decision, if you desire your battery to always be fully charged, & to never be overcharged & boiling the water out, get an ALTERNATOR. ~~~~~Bill W.
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Bill, no, no, no, that's why voltage regulators are made for generators!!!:D
Actually I've seen a few alternators overcharging the batteries.

I checked my battery water once about 4 years ago and I'll probably check it again this year before I start driving, but so far I've never had to add water.
 
Hardtimes;

I have a one wire alternator . 62amp ,1972 chevy truck . Start car, let idle and in about 10 seconds it is excited and charging .
 
hardtimes said:
Hey Duffy,
You most likely are running a THREE wire alt..no? Bob is running a ONE wire...and that's the difference. Google it (i.we-one wire alt vs three wire alt) and you'll read why:)!
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Not exactly true, there are self exciting voltage regulators. The problem is one does not always know if the unit they have has this regulator. (Delco number D10SE6 for 6 volt and D10SE12 for 12 volt)

While I don't run an alternator does not mean I don't know about them.
 
Fred said:
More like "HOW" deep are your pockets for the ALT...
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If you're buying the alternator from from a Model A vendor say about $140 plus shipping. From a normal parts dealer say $72 + $10 core plus tax.

A generator will set you back $179 + $100 core + cutout $23 to $70 plus shipping.

If my pockets are deep enough for a generator then they are deep enough for three alternators. :eek:
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
Bill, no, no, no, that's why voltage regulators are made for generators!!!:D
Actually I've seen a few alternators overcharging the batteries.

I checked my battery water once about 4 years ago and I'll probably check it again this year before I start driving, but so far I've never had to add water.
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Easy, Tom! Dog:cool: here, we jist seein' if you're AWAKE!:D Bill's not adimate, (whatever that means?) about alternators, had good luck with one on Minerva, running generator & an Optima & virtually all "BONE" stock on Vermin for a whole different experience. Speaking of BONE, Just got my FIRST real bone from Bill's latest creation of Mamma's Ham Hocks & Pinto's:p He did sumptin' to the beans so he don't go PFTAART??? (Hope it works:D) Buster T.:cool:
 
Hmmm, I bought my 3 Generators for $10 at a MARC meet in Saint Augustine from guys who had gone to those ugly Alternators. All of them were in great condition and one was correct for my year(cast iron rear bushing plate). Ive had that one on for 2 years without trouble. I sold the other two for $50 and I just put one of Tom's EVR's on it so I have less than $50 in what I have!
Thanks alternator guys!
 
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