Re: Generator to Alternator Conversion

Posted by PackardV8 On 2008/2/17 21:10:59

Certainly there is nothing wrong with a GOOD 6v system. Even a fair 6v system is acceptable. I would not attempt to change either. In fact i have 3 six volt sytems currently in service.

However, tell me how to remove mud dobber nests from the CLOTH WRAPPED field coils (NOS BTW) without damaging them. What do i do about the laminated armature core that is showing signs of the individual layers shifting and most likely cutting into the windings???? What about commutators that are severly pitted and burned from use and abuse??? These same issues apply to just about any electrical part that is 50 years old and of unkown origin regardless of treatment, voltage etc.

Sure, i try to keep my original 6v equiped vehicles maintained and i've been lucky. The problem is that i'm running out of 6v parts. Brushes and bushing are not an issue. FIELD COILS and ARMATures ARE. Especialy on anything new i bring in.

Its not like i'm going to Pebblebrook or Meadowbeach to bid on high points cars for my collection that only need a set brushes and the air checked in the spare. The last Delco alternator i bought was about 6 years ago and it cost $34, with LLW. Anyone have armatures or field coils for $34 ????? How about regulators for $34 ????

So, if u have good parts setting on the shelf by all means rebuild the 6v systems. In my case i'm running out of 6v parts.