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GB SISSON · 05-27-2015, 12:16 PM

Been test running this 59ab in my panel but today I put a radiator in front and filled it, got belts on and dealing with drips. I am running it on a 12 volt battery and coil with resistor. With the generator now in the loop, isn't there a wire I need to run to ground so the generator doesn't get cooked. Friend is coming by soon to make a quick youtube video of what won't exactly be the first fire-up, but could be of the first driving experience. Don't wanna fry the gen because I may stick with the 6 volt system. Thanks

oldskool · 05-27-2015, 12:40 PM

I run a 6v gen on 12v I just change to a 12v regulator,i would disconnect the regulator to be safe as you might fry it

GB SISSON · 05-27-2015, 04:11 PM

But just to take a run around the place is it ok for a while to just run with the 6v gen unwired? If I do go 12 volt it will probably be with an ugly alternator.

ford38v8 · 05-27-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

But just to take a run around the place is it ok for a while to just run with the 6v gen unwired? If I do go 12 volt it will probably be with an ugly alternator.

That should work for you. All you need from the battery is enough juice to supply the coil primary.

Bassman/NZ · 05-27-2015, 10:19 PM

Why go to an ugly alternator? Use the armature and both end plates of your 6v gennie with the field coils from a 1957 Y block Ford. I just used the whole barrel, fits fine, looks stock, charges great. No ugly alternator for me. Don't forget the 12v regulator.

GB SISSON · 05-27-2015, 11:07 PM

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I think we are formulating a plan here....Great info

05-27-2015, 12:16 PM	#1
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,138	59ab generator question Been test running this 59ab in my panel but today I put a radiator in front and filled it, got belts on and dealing with drips. I am running it on a 12 volt battery and coil with resistor. With the generator now in the loop, isn't there a wire I need to run to ground so the generator doesn't get cooked. Friend is coming by soon to make a quick youtube video of what won't exactly be the first fire-up, but could be of the first driving experience. Don't wanna fry the gen because I may stick with the 6 volt system. Thanks __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-27-2015, 12:40 PM	#2
oldskool Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: shirley ny Posts: 992	Re: 59ab generator question I run a 6v gen on 12v I just change to a 12v regulator,i would disconnect the regulator to be safe as you might fry it

05-27-2015, 04:11 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,138	Re: 59ab generator question But just to take a run around the place is it ok for a while to just run with the 6v gen unwired? If I do go 12 volt it will probably be with an ugly alternator. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

05-27-2015, 10:19 PM	#5
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: 59ab generator question Why go to an ugly alternator? Use the armature and both end plates of your 6v gennie with the field coils from a 1957 Y block Ford. I just used the whole barrel, fits fine, looks stock, charges great. No ugly alternator for me. Don't forget the 12v regulator.

05-27-2015, 11:07 PM	#6
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,138	Re: 59ab generator question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think we are formulating a plan here....Great info __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)