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Powergen 6 volt Alternator 1941 Ford
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BF41Woody |
01-22-2020 @ 5:21 AM
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Great information! Thanks for the response!
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chiefdave |
01-22-2020 @ 9:13 AM
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Load Boss Alternators, Dallas, TX. Current price is $249 with the bracket. Good product and a nice guy to deal with.
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supereal |
01-22-2020 @ 1:32 PM
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To have the charging current move the amp gauge, connect the alternator output to the wire that used to connect to the BATT terminal on the regular, not the solenoid.
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51woodie |
01-22-2020 @ 7:07 PM
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Supereal I was aware of that connection, but I didn’t know if the ammeter could take the current output from the alternator.
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dandy32 |
01-24-2020 @ 9:51 AM
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The best thing to do is change from an amp gauage to A volt meter its way more safe.Less chance of an electrical fire. OMO
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51woodie |
01-24-2020 @ 12:55 PM
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dandy. I agree on the voltmeter, but try to find one. Any place I looked are for 12V.
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dandy32 |
01-24-2020 @ 4:55 PM
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how much does the 6 volt alternator put out amps wise they make A +- 60 amp gauage maybe call stewart warner and see if they have 6 volt volt meters sometimes they have things and dont advertise them.
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dandy32 |
01-24-2020 @ 4:57 PM
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I'll look around if I find A place to get one I'll post where it is
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51woodie |
01-25-2020 @ 7:46 AM
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dandy. The test tag that came with the PowerMaster 82016 alternator shows: Volt Reg set @ 7.3 V Amp output: Idle 55A, Cruise 60A, Top End 64A. I realize that this is the potential output, depending on the electrical load, or how low the battery is.
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supereal |
01-25-2020 @ 1:43 PM
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Your ammeter will work and handle the current output. A volt meter will work connected between the same wire for the alternator output Ford did use a voltmeter in 1940, but changed back soon after, as the ammeter is a more convenient indicator of the charging flow.' With your conversion, it will monitor the voltage level if you are concerned about it.
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