Jim - yeah, *none* of the local suppliers, NAPA, AutoZone, Advance
Auto, etc., could help. Neither could Rick at Sunbeam Specialties
(although they did ship to me a new regulator, ammeter, and ignition
switch). I might want to worker harder to find a source of supply and
clean them out.
I have a spare generator, and am going to try to make one good one out
of the two tomorrow. Wish me luck! I did find a motor/generator
builder only about an hour from me who said he could get it done in a
week or two if I can't make it work.
My car is very close to 100% "as original" so would never consider
switching to alternator. Although that one you mention is enticing,
Jim......
Regards,
Chris
On 9/20/2010 6:50 PM, jliny5 wrote:
> Chris
>
> I am in the same boat re the generator. Removed generator from my Mk1 just
>about an hour ago. I found a generator for 63 Ford Falcon w/260 online @ NAPA.
>Unfortunately, it says you must go to your local store for this part and when
>I called around to all the stores in Northern Virginia nobody had it...they
>did not even have it in their computer. They told me to order online which you
>can not do. One guy did suggest that west coast stores might have it. Not sure
>why...but no help to me any way.
>
> I found a local shop to rebuild it...Arlington Armature in Springfield, VA.
>
> If you are contemplating a switch to an alternator, you might want to
>consider the PowerGen model 82101. Another lister gave me the lead. Looks like
>Ford generator but is an alternator. PowerGen told me it is direct fit in
>Tiger. Of course rewiring is necessary. Drawback...pricey @ around $400.
>
> Jim
> ------Original Message------
> From: Chris Thompson
> Sender: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net
> Cc: Tigers@autox.team.net
> ReplyTo: chris@cthompson.net
> Subject: [Tigers] ignition switch
> Sent: Sep 19, 2010 11:53 PM
>
> Looks like I need both a new ignition switch and a generator. Anyone
> know off the top of their heads where to get them?
>
> Thanks in advance -
>
> Chris
> B382000331
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