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1929	06-11-2015 09:27 PM

Generator

If its not one thing, its another, just found out that my generator is not a Model A generator, its a truck generator. Do I keep it or change it?

Bob C

06-11-2015 09:48 PM

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What kind of truck, how about a picture.

Bob

1929	06-11-2015 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1101869)

What kind of truck, how about a picture.

Bob

every time I try to upload a picture it fails. The numbers on the generator are-9N101390

Bob C

06-11-2015 10:27 PM

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That's a tractor generator basically the same as the A generator
except the cutout is remotely mounted. I used a Model A generator
on my 9N for a few years.

Bob

Charlie Stephens

06-11-2015 10:58 PM

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I agree about the 9N being tractor. I bet it has an external regulator instead of a cut out. It probably puts out slightly more amperage. I would vote to keep it. Sure like to see a picture.

Charlie Stephens

1929	06-12-2015 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1101881)

That's a tractor generator basically the same as the A generator
except the cutout is remotely mounted. I used a Model A generator
on my 9N for a few years.

Bob

That is it, the cut out is mounted on the back.

Kurt in NJ

06-12-2015 07:43 AM

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Does it have a "autolite" name plate and a rectangular cutout? ---there was a bus/police radio car generator made for Ford in 31

Domino

06-12-2015 07:47 AM

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If it woirks and you don't have a show car, why not keep it until it goes out then replace appropriately. In fact on a drive I owuld replace it with an alternator.

burner31

06-12-2015 08:02 AM

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I'll be checking mine today

Patrick L.

06-12-2015 10:27 AM

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As long as it is a generator that works, why not keep it.

newshirt

06-12-2015 10:48 AM

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I would change it.

But then I'm a little crazy about returning my cars to stock condition. Things like this bother me enough to make them right. Future owners will hate me because modern stuff is cooler and nicer, but if I can scrape up the cash, it goes back to stock.

So it really depends upon your personality. If it bothers you, replace it. If not, keep running it until it breaks, then put on a new alternator. :)

1929	06-12-2015 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ (Post 1101959)

Does it have a "autolite" name plate and a rectangular cutout? ---there was a bus/police radio car generator made for Ford in 31

the cutout is the same as the one on the model a generator

1929	06-12-2015 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Domino (Post 1101961)

If it woirks and you don't have a show car, why not keep it until it goes out then replace appropriately. In fact on a drive I owuld replace it with an alternator.

I will keep it until it goes out, but I don't like the look of the alternator.

Patrick L.

06-12-2015 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1929 (Post 1102059)

I will keep it until it goes out, but I don't like the look of the alternator.

I don't like the looks of them either. An alternator on an A just ain't right.

Willie Krash

06-12-2015 01:57 PM

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It looks like the third brush is adjustable from the outside. That's worth the price of admission. (If I'm seeing it right, bad angle).

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