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Title: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: 66-Ghia on May 18, 2008, 01:17:20 AM
 S@Sm The 71 bus has a 12V generator on it now. I read on Samba many different opinions about changing it to an altenator. (as Steveo says,"Samba is your best friend") But after reading all of their opinions, I,m more confused then I was before.
I hope when the motor is done (or before) to know the answer, whether to change over to an altenator or not.
Any ideas?

Bud
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on May 18, 2008, 01:20:13 AM
Wish you were closer bud, seems we are the only night owls in the club.  :o
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: 66-Ghia on May 18, 2008, 02:00:21 AM
I can ad you to my IM Yahoo Messenger  list if you have one? Then we can talk off line, I have my family and a friend in Florida on there now.
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: scarecrow on May 18, 2008, 07:05:35 AM
Car's used point dizzy's and generators for 50 years with no problems & they are easy to fix & maintain. IMHO I just don't see the need for electronics & alternators on our older cars. Heck thats one of the reasons we own them isn't it? because they can be fixed modified & repaired by ourselves 2CENTS
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: lovebus (jack) on May 18, 2008, 09:03:43 AM
 :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:  what he said :icon_arrowu:

s#r Unless, you like to spend  d-s d-s then by all means, spend away.
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: njgt-1 on May 18, 2008, 09:14:18 AM
2 cars = 2 generators

Both work just fine!
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: 6T5 square on May 18, 2008, 09:37:39 AM
MMMMMWWWWWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:


Come to the dark side , Bud!   We have cookies!!!


I made the switch years ago!!!!
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: 66-Ghia on May 18, 2008, 12:33:39 PM
John:   the 66 Ghia has an altenator ( came with the engine install)

Now for the BIG question-- will a good working generator be able to handle a dual battery isolator, so I can charge two battery's at the same time  ???
The answers I got from Samba, were- to say the least more confusing   f+t

Jack not looking to spend any more money than I have to
.
Thanks for your answers, looking for more on the above  :icon_arrowu:

Bud 66-Ghia & 71 Bus
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: 6T5 square on May 18, 2008, 05:43:07 PM
I'm not big on electric but I don't see why it couldn't. Why do you want to switch back? Remmember when you switch you'll need to get another regulator
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: 66-Ghia on May 18, 2008, 07:04:50 PM
John:
I don't want to switch back anything on the Ghia  :icon_study:
Just want to know if I will need an altenator to use the two battery isolator on the 71 bus, it now has a generator  ???
Thanks
Bud
Title: Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
Post by: lovebus (jack) on May 18, 2008, 07:42:53 PM
The Gen, can. You will only be charging one at a time.