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#45654 - 01/08/06 02:55 PM alternator vs generator
29woodie Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 09/08/02 Posts: 56 Loc: boston,ma	The generator on my 29 is acting up (read: not charging well) and I was wondering before I have it rebuilt what the pros and cons of switching to an alternator are. Thanks! -dave
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#45655 - 01/08/06 05:08 PM Re: alternator vs generator
Junkyard Dog Registered: 11/23/01 Posts: 20041 Loc: Eagle Point, Oregon	Switching to a six volt alternator will require a different fan belt and different mounting brackets as well. I would recommend getting your generator rebuilt correctly instead. Once done, your generator and cutout should last almost a lifetime! By the way, the correct generator for your '29 is a Delco-Remy model 943-J. $\:D$ $\:D$ $\:D$ _________________________ The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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#45656 - 01/08/06 06:31 PM Re: alternator vs generator
Mike McCagh Registered: 11/10/03 Posts: 1853 Loc: cumberland, md	agree with the JunkYardDog. stick with the delco generator and have it rebuilt. finding an alternator pulley that will jive with your 29 pulleys(H2O pump and harm. balancer) will be a tough row to hoe. Send the old generator to the JunkYardDog--he'll get it going right. mike
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#45657 - 01/09/06 02:36 AM Re: alternator vs generator
tonyw Registered: 05/23/02 Posts: 2351 Loc: Goulburn Australia	Send the generator and cutout as a unit that way JunkYardDog can set it all correctly and you only need to bolt it back on. Tony _________________________ 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire Chat Group Member
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