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Old 07-29-2022, 02:59 PM   #1
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Default Re: Generator or Alternator, that is the question.

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Based on the middle photo, it looks like a generator due to the length of it.
The "power gen" (generator/alternator look alike) is shorter and somewhat fatter.

If you have a voltage regulator on the fire wall, would just about confirm it to be
a generator.

Roger that Jayvee, a 12v Regulator is on the firewall. I measured the length and it is 8.5" from the back to the end of the pulley. Hope this finds you well my friend!
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Old 07-31-2022, 03:02 PM   #2
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Roger that Jayvee, a 12v Regulator is on the firewall. I measured the length and it is 8.5" from the back to the end of the pulley. Hope this finds you well my friend!
Thanks for asking. Doing very well my friend.
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