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alternator vs generator #45654 01/08/06 06:55 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 boston,ma 29woodie OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 29woodie Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 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

Re: alternator vs generator #45655 01/08/06 09:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 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. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: alternator vs generator #45656 01/08/06 10:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,576 Likes: 2 cumberland, md Mike McCagh ChatMaster - 2,000
Mike McCagh ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,576 Likes: 2 cumberland, md	agree with the JYD. 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 JYD--he'll get it going right. mike

Re: alternator vs generator #45657 01/09/06 06:36 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	Send the generator and cutout as a unit that way JYD 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

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