11-01-2012, 07:18 PM | #1 |
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1937 Generator
The generator on my 1937 Ford suddenly stopped working. This is an original unrestored car with about 60k miles on and I believe that the generator (looking at the wires) is the original one and may never have been out of the car.
I took the generator to a small radiator/auto electric repair shop in a nearby town. The mechanic there says that the insides are burned badly and he doesn't know if he can get parts for it. Last years MACs catalog shows that they have rebuilt ones for $149 plus a $100 core charge. My generator looks very good on the outside but I don't know if it will pass their core exchange requirements. Does anyone have any experience with MACs generators and were they satisfied with them? What other vendors or rebuilders would be recommended? All help will be appreciated. |
11-01-2012, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1937 Generator
Get onto ebay,I bought all the parts to repair the gen on my 33.new armature ,brushes, end,bearings the lot.
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11-02-2012, 05:50 AM | #3 |
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Using a USPS flat rate box ship the generator to Buckeye Auto Electric
547 Hoyt St. Painesville, Ohio 44077 you can call Joe at 440-354-2060 or 800-USA-5561. Using your externals he can repair the internals and set the third brush. |
11-02-2012, 06:13 AM | #4 |
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Thanks to both of you. I found one on ebay and get to keep my old one. I'll let you know if this doesn't work out.
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11-02-2012, 07:00 AM | #5 |
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The generator from ebay could also have problems. Getting your original repaired by a reputable/reliable re-builder sounds like a better option to me.
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11-02-2012, 09:00 AM | #6 |
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11-02-2012, 09:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1937 Generator
Robert,
What Terry said.....there is no ,repeat ,no shortage of parts for these three brush gens. Good insurance is a diode equipped cut out as well. Charlie ny |
11-02-2012, 11:01 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1937 Generator
I purchased a new generator for my '37 from Mac's and have had good luck with it.
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11-02-2012, 02:16 PM | #9 |
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Thanks to all of you. The ebay generator that I bought is a rebuilt one with all new internal parts except for the armature which has been turned. I think this is the same guy as I bought a Model T generator from about 15 or 20 years ago and I am still happy with that. I also ordered a new voltage regulator/cutout from Fun Projects. I have had one of his cutouts on a Model A for about 3 years with no problems.
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