Re: 49 touring sedan charging issue???

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2014/2/11 11:46:33

Here is the source for the "Genernator" for Packards and other vintage cars:
Don's Starters & Alternators
(541)902-2255
www.gener-nator.com

Don is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He knows what "restored" and "original" means. His work is great and he does what he promises.

Originally I was put off by the cost, but if you add up these items I spent money on it was well worth it:
1. Buying a proper generator and regulator so the car will look authentic (my car had a Chrysler generator and a later model regulator).
2. Restoring the generator and regulator including the proper ID tags (Don has the proper tags for show quality).
3. Fixing the generator and regulator so they work (the Genernator is new inside).
4. Having the regulator adjusted by an expert so it keeps up with the engine rpm and charges enough to match the accessories (not required becuase it is a one-wire alternator, and the original regulator is only for looks).
5. Buying a new battery becuase it won't hold a charge after it went dead trying to start the car with a low charge (should not be a problem on my car which is only driven on short trips).
6. Towing the car home when it would not start at a car show (nightmare should be gone now).
7. Figuring out how to get enough amps when driving at low speed to power the add-on accessories I wanted to put on the car to make driving more reliable and enjoyable (cooling fan, electric fuel pump, radio, fog lights).


I got the Genernator because I wanted my Packard to look authentic but work properly. At first glance the cost seemed high, but if I had gone for the Genernator from the beginning my cost would be half of what I actually spent.