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arps corporation · 11-22-2013, 04:16 PM

I just purchased a 1951-52 Ford F-6 School Bus. It has a Flat Head 6 cylinder. But instead of the factory generator, there is a altenator in its place. Not a modern one either. The altenator on this bus has a tag that says LEECE NEVILLE and the volts is 7. There is also a item bolted to the top of the cylinder head, that is wired to the altenator. I say this altenator is a factory item. Cause all the brackets are nicely made, and everything fits correctly. Can anybody tell me anything about this set up. and is it a factory set up? Thank u for the help.

Ole Don · 11-22-2013, 04:47 PM

Leece Neville was the factory alternator of choice for years before alternators became standard equipment. I have never heard of one from that early a time period, but would not doubt it for a minute.

Dobie Gillis · 11-22-2013, 09:49 PM

My '52/3/4 shop manual mentions alternators for emergency vehicles but does not go into any depth on the subject. I guess Chrysler didn't invent them after all.

frank long island · 11-22-2013, 10:13 PM

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that company is still making high output alternators and generators for emergency vehicles maybe google them and send a part # and they can give you some info its worth a shot

11-22-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
arps corporation Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: City Point, Wisconsin Posts: 99	1951-52 Ford F-6 Altenator I just purchased a 1951-52 Ford F-6 School Bus. It has a Flat Head 6 cylinder. But instead of the factory generator, there is a altenator in its place. Not a modern one either. The altenator on this bus has a tag that says LEECE NEVILLE and the volts is 7. There is also a item bolted to the top of the cylinder head, that is wired to the altenator. I say this altenator is a factory item. Cause all the brackets are nicely made, and everything fits correctly. Can anybody tell me anything about this set up. and is it a factory set up? Thank u for the help.

11-22-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: 1951-52 Ford F-6 Altenator Leece Neville was the factory alternator of choice for years before alternators became standard equipment. I have never heard of one from that early a time period, but would not doubt it for a minute.

11-22-2013, 09:49 PM	#3
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 1951-52 Ford F-6 Altenator My '52/3/4 shop manual mentions alternators for emergency vehicles but does not go into any depth on the subject. I guess Chrysler didn't invent them after all.

11-22-2013, 10:13 PM	#4
frank long island Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westbury ny Posts: 854	Re: 1951-52 Ford F-6 Altenator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) that company is still making high output alternators and generators for emergency vehicles maybe google them and send a part # and they can give you some info its worth a shot