Generator vs Alternator

ozzyolds · June 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM

Gday,
The generator in my 56 S88 decided to stop working yesterday. I am deciding wether to find an old genny or convert over to an alternator as now is as good a time as any! I think i will go with the latter. Has anyone converted to a alternator on a 56? and if so can you give me any part numbers/pointers/advice etc!! Thanks in advance!!

joe_padavano · June 2nd, 2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzyolds

Gday,
The generator in my 56 S88 decided to stop working yesterday. I am deciding wether to find an old genny or convert over to an alternator as now is as good a time as any! I think i will go with the latter. Has anyone converted to a alternator on a 56? and if so can you give me any part numbers/pointers/advice etc!! Thanks in advance!!

If you care about appearances, there are companies that will package alternator guts in an old-style regulator. Here's one:

http://electrotech.net/index.shtml

59-59-59 · June 3rd, 2008, 12:27 AM

If you dont care about appearance, go with a GM 1 wire alternator. And at the same time you can get rid of your voltage regulator on the firewall. I did this swap many times and you cant screw up the wiring..1 wire to the positive side of the battery. Alternator, alternator bracket and 20 minutes of my time cost me under $100. Done

June 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ozzyolds Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ridgcrest, CA Posts: 16	Generator vs Alternator Gday, The generator in my 56 S88 decided to stop working yesterday. I am deciding wether to find an old genny or convert over to an alternator as now is as good a time as any! I think i will go with the latter. Has anyone converted to a alternator on a 56? and if so can you give me any part numbers/pointers/advice etc!! Thanks in advance!!

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June 3rd, 2008, 12:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
59-59-59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 308	If you dont care about appearance, go with a GM 1 wire alternator. And at the same time you can get rid of your voltage regulator on the firewall. I did this swap many times and you cant screw up the wiring..1 wire to the positive side of the battery. Alternator, alternator bracket and 20 minutes of my time cost me under $100. Done