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David R. · 12-22-2019, 08:24 AM

Disclaimer: I have never driven a model A. Currently working on a 1930 AA I want to drive and am in process of rebuilding generator.
Question: I have been reading and heard several folks comment that you HAVE to have an alternator if you’re going to use your headlights. I drove 50’s model trucks and Jeeps years ago with 6 volt generators and headlights and don’t remember having any problems. If the model A generator was that inadequate why did Henry bother putting the headlights on?

12-22-2019, 08:24 AM	#1
David R. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Virginia Posts: 430	Generator vs Alternator Disclaimer: I have never driven a model A. Currently working on a 1930 AA I want to drive and am in process of rebuilding generator. Question: I have been reading and heard several folks comment that you HAVE to have an alternator if you’re going to use your headlights. I drove 50’s model trucks and Jeeps years ago with 6 volt generators and headlights and don’t remember having any problems. If the model A generator was that inadequate why did Henry bother putting the headlights on?