I checked with the local NAPA plus an OReillys -- total strikeout.
I'd like a spare generator in the trunk for roadside emergency repair,
especially when attempting the
2800 mile round trip to the United in October...
Gotta be a stash somewhere :)
Allan Ballard
MK1a Tiger
Series IV Alpine
On Sep 21, 2010, at 4:32 PM, Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) wrote:
> A word of warning here, the generators made for tractors are not the
> same as the automotive generators, they are not made for the higher RPM.
> The last one of these generators I saw that came from Tractor Supply was
> made in China and the bearings were galled and useless in less than a
> 1000 miles. This was on a Comet GT, also a Ford 260. I strongly suggest
> you find someone who can rebuild your old one if possible.
>
> Bugz
>
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>
> And people laugh when I mention Tractor Supply. Eat your heart out if
> you're not near one. Common nuts, bolts and washers for $1.49 lb.,
> etc.
> Mark L
>
>
> In a message dated 9/21/2010 12:58:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> chris@cthompson.net writes:
>
> Viola! Just happened to be near a Tractor Supply this morning and they
> were able to identify it cross referencing the 5383A number that was on
> my Carquest receipt from about 10 years ago. Now just waiting on
> pricing and availability.....
>
> On 9/21/2010 12:41 AM, David T Johnson wrote:
>> Gene Padget got a new generator from Tractor Supply. Seems its is
>> used on Ford Tractors. Give them a try.
>> Dave Johnson
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