| Also, Many alternators put out more amps than generators, and the wire going to the ammeter might be undersized for the job. I Read an article somewhere about bypassing that or adding a parallel circuit so as not to overload that circuit and cause a fire. Can't find it at the moment.
Lou On Jun 22, 2016, at 9:00 PM, debenson2 wrote: That’s a great idea! From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gary Pavlovich
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 7:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Converting from generator to alternator Great information Dave; thank you for the great tip on “safety.” I am re-wiring my ‘56 Ply and will incorporate this feature with all the other electrical upgrades I have incorporated. Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Converting from generator to alternator All,
While we are on the subject of generators and alternators, I would like to mention an important safety item.. All of our cars are around 60 years old, and many or most still have the original wiring. Such wiring usually has very brittle and sometimes missing insulation. Our generators are often as old as the cars, or made from rebuilds as old as the cars.
Should the wiring, voltage regulator, or generator short to ground, the battery can supply an unlimited current, enough to burn out the wires in the charging circuit, if you are lucky. If you are less lucky, the red hot wires may start the insulation of fire before the wire burns out and the current flow stops. Wiring fires may spread to the entire engine compartment. There are no fuses in the charging circuits.
The safety solution: NAPA P/N VRF 35. Voltage Regulator Fuse 35 amp. These bolt onto the regulator terminals and will burn out before your wiring if something shorts out. Very inexpensive. I have had these on my cars for decades.
Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500 ----------------------------------------- I have inserted the URL of an article I wrote many years ago when I converted my 300F to an alternator. Also, I have attached a photo. I have no idea if the '57 Dodge wiring is similar to the 300F but the schematic in the article may help you out. Hope it helps! By the way, my fee for this information is one (1) 1957 Dodge Custom Royal in fantastic condition. You can send me the keys and the pink slip immediately. I will pick it up. ____________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to
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