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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Question generator to alternator

Can anyone tell me where to get my 6V gen. changed into a 12V altern.? In the same housing I've been told is possible. Thanks-JH
 
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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That is possible, but I think I'd just use a GM one wire alternator. It won't look stock, but it will work better than the old genny.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks, maybe I'll try that!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Even a standard 3 wire will work, You have to energize them properly or they won't charge. So it might be worth the money to buy a book on the GM electrical systems so you can get the wiring right... My dad has used them on farm tractors, cranes, and everything in between.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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Jon, check out the 1 wire alternators that look like the original generators at http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/whats_new.html
 
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