Alternator V Generator

[Not Happy Jan]

Hi Guys
need some advice.
Currently my wagon does not have any charging components in it at all and the wiring is pretty dodgy

What should i put in??? Its running a standard 138 grey motor.
where might i get it and does anyone supply new wiring harnesses??

Are Rare Spares still the main supplier of old holden parts??

Thanks Nick

[CraigA]

If you are really fixed on originality then stick with a generator/regulator. If you want to drive the car regulalry and are looking for a long term and reliable solution then use an interally regulated alternator. About $150.00 brand new and all done.

All you'll need is a modification to the bracket to fit it to the car, and one wire (3-5mm core) from the alternator output to the battery +ve terminal.

The old wiring can be left in place, from memory you only need to connect the two heavy red wires on the regulator together.

[FC427]

They now make Alternators that look like the old style Generators ........Just a thought ......FC427........

[RET]

Who's "they" ? I reckon there might be a few people interested to know more about these...

RET

[-KIWI-]

are u shore i sell alternators and starter motors and i ve never seen one

[Paul In Ireland]

Something like this for a alternator looking like a generator type thing?

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=1&pgCode=080&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Dynamos+%26+Starters&agCode=1551&agName=Dynalite&pCode=081.200

There would be many others and cheaper but this is just a link I had for another car project.

[FC427]

Thats the style Paul  ;)when I come across the advert again I saw in one of my the USA Hot Rod magazines I will post the details, I seem to remember they were around $200 I think .........FC427........

[newman]

I'm running an alternator with built in reg and it's an obvious improvement on an everyday runner like mine. I guess if you want to stay 100% authentic stick with the generator.
I got my alternator from a HJ at the local wreckers for $50.

Mick

[Paul In Ireland]

I am going to replace my generator as it is on the blink and put in a new alternator. I want to put on fog lamps, heater and there is a newer electric wiper motor gone in as well. What is the mod needed to the bracket to fir the alternator? Is it a bracket you can buy or is it a bend and fit whats there sort of thing?


Cheers.
8)