Re: New 6V generator to alternator option

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/1/28 15:39:38

If the generator or starter only needs bearings and brushes then a rebuild is the cheapest and easiest way. That's true.

BUT, what if the field coils or armature is shot???? What about cost of rewinding those????? Cost or avaialability of good replacements?????

I agree that one should not be quick to convert from 6v to 12v. As time passes on my stock of 6v replcement parts is getting real thin. I have 3hree GOOD 6v systems i've maintaned here over the years as well as many others. ONLY because i had a good stock of parts on hand.
That won't last forever.

The 6v alternator as listed above i would be leary of. If the cahrge rate does not kick in until 1200 rpm then it's not likely an alternator. OR defeates the purpose of being an alternator.

Find out if has PERMANENT magnets or ELECTRO magnets???