The advantage to a alternator is that it has a higher charge rate and
will charge at idle. A generator will not cover the load at night
when the engine is idling and the lights, wipers, and heater are on.
If you are running driving lights and use them for a long period of
time at night there is not enough output from a generator to cover
the load and it will eventually go flat.
A generator will last a long time as long as you do not over tighten
the fan belt.
As for polarity if you install a alternator you will need to convert
to neg ground. The advanatges you will have with converting is you
can install accesories such as power supply for a cell phone, stereo.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Nov 11, 2008, at 10:25 AM, caddi5@comcast.net wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> I need some advice, I am thinking about converting original
> generator to an alternator on my 59 bn4 (actually I am ordering a
> new wiring harness and need to know before I order it) My car has
> fog lights and I am thinking about adding a radio,cigar lighter
> (maybe) anyway will the generator work ok? or should I
> convert......what are the pros and cons?
>
> thanks in advance
> Mitch
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