12 volt

[McGuyver]

I have for several reasons decided to go with a 12 v conversion.(2N 47)I have looked at the kits, i would like to keep the look as original as I can. Question:convert generator to 12 v or go with an alternator? If I convert genny can I use a regular wiring harness? I am going to need a new one either way. mine is 60 + years of hodge podge. What are the advantages / disadvantages? I know that the alternator kits come with instructions. What sre the steps with the generator? I have a good starter/ generator guy. on another note are the ditributor cam lobes supposed to be uniform? The left side is rounded & the right is slightly squared. I have to advance the timing completely to get the points to start to move with the 1/4" from the nearest hole trick. The bushing does not seem to have excessive wear I think it is all original. been in the family since 1960.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I kind of see it as there are two schools of thought on converting to 12V.
One side likes their tractors all original and will do whatever it takes to rebuild a genny or buy a new VR to keep it that way.
The other side says reliability is the key so 12V is the way to go.
I can see both sides.
But now I see you kind of getting caught somewhere in the middle. Make a choice.
Original vs functional.
If you are going for functional then the only way to go is to use a 10si 1 wire alternator.
Simple, reliable, durable.
Forget all the darned VRs and gennys if you are going to go 12V. You aren't gaining on the original that way.

 

[Dell (WA)]

McGuyver......I know 8-ways to convert to 12-volts and they all work, and about a gazillion ways to do it wrong. Unless yer wanting a STEALTH conversion with hard to find 12-volt squarecan voltage regulator, go with the 3-wire Delco 10SI alternator with built-in solid-state voltage regulator. Iff'n the aluminum color offends you, paint it enny color that pleases you.

Iff'n yer distributor cam lobes are worn enuff to visually observe that they are lopp-sided, guess what??? Time for REPLACEMENT. 9N-12187, distributor shaft, cam, weights assy. $80-90 (cheap) .......Dell, yer self-appointed sparkie-meister and 12-volt advocate for the right reasons

 

[Dunk]

For the small price of $875 exchange, you can have you a gener-nator.

http://www.gener-nator.com/orders.htm


If that is a little rich, you can make your own.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29715&

 

[Tom N MS]

For that price I would expect it to gen enough for my house during outages too.

 

[Dunk]

(quoted from post at 23:35:55 09/02/09) For that price I would expect it to gen enough for my house during outages too.

Then maybe you would be interested in a 200a Zena alternator/welder.

http://www.zena.net/htdocs/alternators/alt_inf.shtml

 

[McGuyver]

Thanks, much appriciated. I definately need reliable.Thanks all, & Dunk I bet those gennys are only sold in pairs right lol.