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Generator-vs- Altenator
« 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
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2008, 01:20:13 am »

Wish you were closer bud, seems we are the only night owls in the club.  :o
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2008, 09:14:18 am »

2 cars = 2 generators

Both work just fine!
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #6 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!!!!
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #7 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
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Thanks for your answers, looking for more on the above  :icon_arrowu:

Bud 66-Ghia & 71 Bus
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #9 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
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Re: Generator-vs- Altenator
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2008, 07:42:53 pm »

The Gen, can. You will only be charging one at a time.
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