Re: {Chrysler 300} Generator smoking, alternator conversion?

Probably the regulator cutout stuck. It opens the charge circuit, or there powered draw.

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Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2025 1:43:08 PM
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Subject: {Chrysler 300} Generator smoking, alternator conversion?

I returned from a cars and coffee event this morning, parked my 300F in my garage, and it was running fine. About 30 minutes later I went back to the garage to get something I left in the car, and the garage was full of a whitish gray smoke. I opened the hood of the F and the generator was smoking heavily. I checked the battery and it was at 10 volts and would not start the car, I put a battery pack on and the car started but the amp gauge pegged discharge, so I shut it off an disconnected the battery.

I am assuming the generator shorted out and is probably toast. I am thinking about getting a new generator but then am wondering if converting to an alternator system might be better. Has anyone done this and how difficult is it? Thanks for any ideas.

Mike

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