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Title: Alternator V Generator Post by: Not Happy Jan on January 19, 2009, 09:18:55 AM 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 Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: CraigA on January 19, 2009, 11:10:28 AM 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. Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: FC427 on January 19, 2009, 11:19:46 AM They now make Alternators that look like the old style Generators ........Just a thought ......FC427........
Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: RET on January 30, 2009, 05:49:47 PM Who's "they" ? I reckon there might be a few people interested to know more about these...
RET Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: -KIWI- on January 30, 2009, 07:32:50 PM are u shore i sell alternators and starter motors and i ve never seen one
Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: Paul In Ireland on January 30, 2009, 08:44:01 PM 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. Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: FC427 on January 30, 2009, 09:02:30 PM 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........
Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: newman on January 31, 2009, 09:31:20 PM 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 Title: Re: Alternator V Generator Post by: Paul In Ireland on February 12, 2009, 09:53:26 PM 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?
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