Re: Generator to Alternator Conversion

Posted by Randy Berger On 2008/2/16 20:26:14

Just because GM and Chrysler went 12 volt negative ground, so did Packard and later Ford. Standardization, any standardization is good as it brings down prices. But before we convert everything over to 12 volt negative ground including flashlights and Hearing Aids let us remember that six volt positive ground was the standard for a long time. I drove a 1952 Packard Mayfair until 1958-59. I didn't have any electrical problems with it in all that time. The original six-volt Willard battery lasted until 1958. Of course I didn't have all the power requirements that are now common in most vehicles.
And which one of you will be first to ridicule the 12 volt negative ground system when all the manufacturers go to 24 volt or 48 volt systems? How about wire guided systems controlling your vehicles on the interstate? Will you also deride the invention of the steering wheel?? My 56 Packard runs just fine with the original style Delco generator and I don't have to fool anybody.