Posted by sgtbull on September 23, 2009 at 11:54:21 from (163.191.228.254):
It's been a debate for many years in the old tractor circles. ITs the question of originality vs simplicity/dependability when it comes to using an alternator on a tractor originally equipped with a generator. For the first 20 yrs of my restoring old tractors, it was simply not a question. If the tractor was equipped with a generator, that is what went back. In the last few yrs though, I've started cheating. If it wouldn't show, it sure was easy to tuck a nice little one wire alternator in there! An original generator is a must for an authentic restoration, but only having one wire to attach, not having to screw with the external regulators or cutouts, (most readily available are made overseas and are JUNK) dependability and the relatively inexpensive models out there now, sure make me lean that way. My local generator/starter shop builds 6v or 12 v alternators out of the old 10SI models for $60.00. Another local shop provides a very small generator, which easily fits under the hood of an H, for $74.00. Shoot, a GOOD US made regulator is almost $35.00 and rebuilding the genny will cost another 40 to 60 bucks. I do have to change polarity to make'em work, but that's not a big deal. What are your opinions?
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