Patricia,
The significant difference that increases the price of the 948
generator is that it has a tachometer drive on the end of the unit. The
rear housing is threaded, and the armature is keyed. Except for that, the 2
different generators perform fairly equally. If you have an electric tach,
you do not need the 948 generator. As to capacity; the generator is
sufficient for the necessities... a giant stereo would exceed its capacity.
many may suggest a change to an alternator of Japanese manufacture, or some
of the other conversion units (AC Delco, etc) These are all more than
adequate, but require some minor, reversible alterations to wiring and
mounting. Frank C's page has some info as well as a number of other folks.
HTH Peter C
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At 05:33 PM 8/9/2000, Patricia Sauthoff wrote:
>About 1/3 of the time I drive my car I need a jump start to get going again.
>We've tested the generator blah blah blah, and it looks like it needs either
>to be replaced or rebuilt. Before I get it worked on though I was wondering
>if I even have the right one in it! The engine is a 1098, with the
>generatior for the 948 (which is about $150 more to replace). The car has
>no radio, cigarette lighter etc. but dies every time I use the headlights.
>Since I need them, I'm wondering if the generator I have will be powerful
>enough to support them as well as a radio someday?
>
>This might be a silly question, it kinda seems like it to me, but hey, I'm a
>silly girl, who can admit ignorance!
>
>Thanks in advance
>Patricia
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