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Help with 12v generator

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ROCKIT, May 4, 2012.

  1. ROCKIT
    Joined: Sep 1, 2006
    Posts: 80

    ROCKIT
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    My car currently runs an early 6v generator which has been converted to 12 volts, this unfortunately has a paltry output and it would appear is unable to supply even enough power to power the ignition. Now it may be that the control box may be at fault. Before I go through the whole thing, I have a question.

    Is there an original 12volt generator that Is a direct replacement for the one I have now? If so what year and model would that be from?

    I do have a Powergen alternator but I would rather stay with an original style generator.

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    Any help is appreciated.
     
  2. Dirty Dug
    Joined: Jan 11, 2003
    Posts: 3,721

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    I used on from a late '50 to early '60 Ford pick-up, had to drill a hole for it to mount on the stock 8ba generator mount but other than that is was a direct bolt on with a wide belt pulley. That may not work for you because I just noticed your fan is mounted to the generator.
     
  3. Jack E/NJ
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    Jack E/NJ
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    from NJ

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  5. Mr 42
    Joined: Mar 27, 2003
    Posts: 1,215

    Mr 42
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    from Sweden

    I have a 6to 12 Volt converted generator, it gives out 30 amp Max.
    And works great with all lights on. all the time.

    Take it to a generator shop to have it cheched out.

    Had a Bosch 12 Volt flathead generator, there i had do chose lignition and lights or ignition or heater. It gave only 130Vatt (10Amps). So 30 amp is OK.
     

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