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Buddy Woodson 10-19-2012 18:15:25 76.122.192.3 Report to Moderator	What are you guys using for a small 12 volt alternator? Do I remember someone making one that looks like a generator? [Reply]   [No Email]
Janicholson 10-19-2012 18:23:35 96.24.99.126 Report to Moderator	Re: Small alternator in reply to Buddy Woodson, 10-19-2012 18:15:25   The use of an Hitachi Alt from a 1986 Nissan PU is great. it wires just like a Delco 10SI. Hitachi 14231. Is the Model Number. "L" on the Hitachi is the same as #1 on the Delco 10SI. "S" on the Hitaci is the same as #2 on the Delco. Use the diode for the L wire with the band toward the alternator. One source. [Reply]  [No Email]
Berth 29 opinions 10-20-2012 07:03:26 68.49.9.180 Report to Moderator	Re: Small alternator in reply to Janicholson, 10-19-2012 18:23:35   Thanks for the above link. I have a 6 volt Massey Harris that may now have another option. [Reply]  [No Email]
Buddy Woodson 10-19-2012 18:48:00 76.122.192.3 Report to Moderator	Re: Small alternator in reply to Janicholson, 10-19-2012 18:23:35   Thanks, where can I buy a proper diode? [Reply]  [No Email]
Janicholson 10-19-2012 19:06:29 96.24.99.126 Report to Moderator	Re: Small alternator in reply to Buddy Woodson, 10-19-2012 18:48:00   A radioshack 3 amp will do fine. a 10 ohm resistor will do, as will an idiot lo]ight (non of these are grounded, they all connect the #1 terminal to the ignition circuit) Or L terminal if Hitachi. Jim [Reply]  [No Email]
George Marsh 10-19-2012 19:02:06 64.12.116.73 Report to Moderator	Re: Small alternator in reply to Buddy Woodson, 10-19-2012 18:48:00   You can get a cheap diode from Radio Shack. Not sure what number to look for on the diode. Diodes are rated in peak reverse volts and amps. the PIV isn't critical with a 12v alternator. I would think a 5 amp diode would be plenty. I'm sure there are people on here that can give you better info on diodes. I'm sure the single diode used on a briggs alternator would work fine. so if you have an junk briggs motor off a riding mower use it. That diode handles at least 15 amps. I replaced my diode with an idiot light which I purchased from auto zone, light and holder. I like the idiot light for 2 reasons, One it tells me the fuse going to the ignition/alternator is good and it also tells me when the alternator is charging. So does the ammeter. George [Reply]  [No Email]
soundguy 10-19-2012 19:38:43 173.105.107.173 Report to Moderator	Re: Small alternator in reply to George Marsh, 10-19-2012 19:02:06   276-1661 radio shack. 6a 50piv beefy... [Reply]  [No Email]