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[Cracker39]

After learning a lot about my currently-installed 6 volt alternator, I'm seriously interested in returning my '31 Tudor Deluxe to a generator system. Are good rebuilt generators from the late '31 era that difficult to find? I see where Snyder's and Bratton's offer re-builts - but they adamately state that they won't sell you one unless you provide a core? I'm not interested in "points" as my Tudor is simply a "driver" - but the alternator is the only non-authenic item on the car and I'm willing to put up with a generators' peculiarties if I can find one.

[Patrick L.]

You can probably find a good serviceable generator right here in the 'Swap Meet' for a decent price, or, for a low price a 'core' that you could rebuild or send to the vendor.
I prefer using an original cutout along with one of Tom Wesenburg's internal regulators.
Many alternator system use a negative ground and returning to generator it would nice to change it back to positive ground [easy].

[kevinmac/toledo]

most model a swap meets will have at least one offered by somebody. they can be of various degrees of completeness,and some ready to go much cheaper than rebuilt from catalogs. kinda fun to rebuild yourself.check online also...the pay...check model a restorers site for correct info on generators...kev

[daveymc29]

cracker39, I have a few in various conditions. Probably not worth the shipping as they are not that hard to find, but if you are close to San Francisco, send me a private message. There are several serviceable ones to choose from.

[Cracker39]

Originally Posted by daveymc29

cracker39, I have a few in various conditions. Probably not worth the shipping as they are not that hard to find, but if you are close to San Francisco, send me a private message. There are several serviceable ones to choose from.

I appreciate the offer but we're probably just about as far apart as we can be with me in northern Maine and you in San Francisco!

[Joe K]

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Ebay works. You can usually find a L type generator in the $15 - $20 range. Shipping on these seems to run $13 to $17.

My experience though is that swap meets are a better buy. I have bought a generator for as little as $3 - and then brought it home and put it on the car and it works without restoration.

Amherst, NH first swap meet will be the last Sunday in April (they have done March but this year with the snow I expect it will be deferred.) The April meet is when everyone brings stuff they have accumulated over the winter to get rid of it. "Clean Out Sunday" colloquially known. http://www.cruisingamherstnhauto.com/

And if you get there ask ANYONE to bring you to "Honest John Bradley." John is always my first stop in looking for specific parts - and you can be sure he will be true to his nom-de-plume. Others frequently undersell John - but they're always a haggle - and they have not near the interest in an honest sale that John does.

The L generators are a VERY robust design which lasted for 40 years after the Model A era. So don't be afraid to pick up something looking VERY sad. They clean up very nicely.

Joe K

[MrBruce]

You could put the voltage regulator that James Peterson has made. It comes on the rear generator band and is totally concealed. Does basically what the Alternator does.

Band Style Voltage Regulator.JPG

[Cracker39]

Originally Posted by Joe K

Ebay works. You can usually find a L type generator in the $15 - $20 range. Shipping on these seems to run $13 to $17.

My experience though is that swap meets are a better buy. I have bought a generator for as little as $3 - and then brought it home and put it on the car and it works without restoration.

Amherst, NH first swap meet will be the last Sunday in April (they have done March but this year with the snow I expect it will be deferred.) The April meet is when everyone brings stuff they have accumulated over the winter to get rid of it. "Clean Out Sunday" colloquially known. http://www.cruisingamherstnhauto.com/

And if you get there ask ANYONE to bring you to "Honest John Bradley." John is always my first stop in looking for specific parts - and you can be sure he will be true to his nom-de-plume. Others frequently undersell John - but they're always a haggle - and they have not near the interest in an honest sale that John does.

The L generators are a VERY robust design which lasted for 40 years after the Model A era. So don't be afraid to pick up something looking VERY sad. They clean up very nicely.

Joe K

I bookmarked the URL you provided. Thanks!

[Charlie Stephens]

Remember to check out the USPS flat rate box for shipping. It will probably be the cheapest.

Charlie Stephens

[pgerhardt]

Originally Posted by Cracker39

After learning a lot about my currently-installed 6 volt alternator, I'm seriously interested in returning my '31 Tudor Deluxe to a generator system. Are good rebuilt generators from the late '31 era that difficult to find? I see where Snyder's and Bratton's offer re-builts - but they adamately state that they won't sell you one unless you provide a core? I'm not interested in "points" as my Tudor is simply a "driver" - but the alternator is the only non-authenic item on the car and I'm willing to put up with a generators' peculiarties if I can find one.

If it is stock appearance that you are most concerned with check this out. It even has a non functioning cutout for appearance sake:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Powermaster/71...rcPBoCmHrw_wcB

[C26Pinelake]

Swap meets are the place to go if you just want a core. Not uncommon in my area for 10 bucks. Wayne

[Ed H.]

Originally Posted by Cracker39

I appreciate the offer but we're probably just about as far apart as we can be with me in northern Maine and you in San Francisco!

Yes, I would say so, I live in northern NH so right there with you

[kevinmac/toledo]

where would one get a regulator of the band type??

[KGBnut]

For a rebuilt, I can't say enough great things about Bert's.

http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Su...ame=Electrical