I did this too, but generators didn't last long. Am now using 55 or later
12v generators (but haven't resorted to alternators, yet. Still
generators).
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
To: <william.gray@snet.net>; <scott-tyson@worldnet.att.net>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] What kind of alternator should I be looking for?
> In a message dated 3/2/02 9:52:27 PM Central Standard Time,
> william.gray@snet.net writes:
>
> << And you don't need a 12V generator. >>
> This is true. When I converted my '48 to 12 volts, I was told to leave
the 6
> volt generator in place. I did and it has worked fine for 3 years. Puts
out
> around 14 volts and keeps the 12 volt battery charged fine through the 12
> volt regulator. Keep the 6 volt starter too.
>
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100
> Wichita Falls, TX
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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