Alternator inside a Generator

[Deleted User]

In my thread about 6v to 12v Conversion, I was led to a link that offers a 6v Alternator.



Four questions come to mind.



1) Can an alternator be postive ground?



2) Is there a Hudon vendor who makes/converts the 6v generator to a 6v alternator and keeps the OEM look?



3) Who is the best Hudson vendor for replacement/rebuilt OEM generators?



4) Is bench testing the OEM generator similar to that of an alternator?



Regards, Ed

[Deleted User]

Take a look at

http://www.alternatorparts.com/6_volt_alternators_&_kits.html



I found this on a google search for 6 volt alternator conversion.

[Deleted User]

Correction:

The ... is "alternators

nick s

you should be able to find a local rebuilder who can service your generator. the parts are available so its not too bad an issue. generators are heavy so two way shipping would amount to more than the repair cost. my local yellow pages actually has a section labeled "Alternators and Generators - Automotive" the guy i have actually has most of the parts on hand as he does alot of similar generators.

Unknown

just put a bearing in the front of mine, and two brushes, cost me about $3.00 for parts here.



Had hudsondad press the bearing, and I did all of the other stuff, which is quite simple. Unless it got wet, or weathered, I bet it either works, or can be made to work, just fine, and a lot cheaper than trying to either retrofit an alternator, or converting it to 12V.



Unless you're going to drive this car everyday, and your going to make it a "sunday driver" don't bother converting it to 12V, I can't see too many benefits, unless your going to run aftermarket equipment.



I think that you should step back from all of these "plans" you got in these posts, and really consider what makes the most sense.



To me, it looks like you got all of these ideas, and no set direction. I think you should work on getting the car running and driving, then think about all of these second tier items, but that's just my advice.



You can do what you want, but the ideas your tossing out there, just seems to me that your going to have a less than fulfilling experience with your hudson, and it sounds like you might be setting yourself up for some pretty high financial burdens, just to get the car running.



I hope if nothing else, once you get it running, you find what an enjoyable time it is to drive around in a stepdown hudson.

[Deleted User]

hudsonkid wrote:

Had hudsondad press the bearing, and I did all of the other stuff, which is quite simple. Unless it got wet, or weathered, I bet it either works, or can be made to work, just fine, and a lot cheaper than trying to either retrofit an alternator, or converting it to 12V.



Unless you're going to drive this car everyday, and your going to make it a "sunday driver" don't bother converting it to 12V, I can't see too many benefits, unless your going to run aftermarket equipment.



I think that you should step back from all of these "plans" you got in these posts, and really consider what makes the most sense.



To me, it looks like you got all of these ideas, and no set direction. I think you should work on getting the car running and driving, then think about all of these second tier items, but that's just my advice.



You can do what you want, but the ideas your tossing out there, just seems to me that your going to have a less than fulfilling experience with your hudson, and it sounds like you might be setting yourself up for some pretty high financial burdens, just to get the car running.



I hope if nothing else, once you get it running, you find what an enjoyable time it is to drive around in a stepdown hudson.

Actually my plans are to repair/replace that which is broken so I can drive to car to church on Sunday (yes, to church on Sunday), to the car shows in the area and weekend trips. Part of my posts are to quickly build my knowledge base while exploring the differences in repairing to original or "upgrading."



For example, engine block post: modern milling may have created better tolarances, better oil and water flow and cut down on some of the oil leakage. I also have the first owner's daughter and son-in-law telling me it ran hot since it drove off the lot.



Window replacement post: looking for sources that are OEM or Hudson supporters.



6v to 12c conversion post: looking for honest pros and cons. Also concerned about seeing and being seen at dusk. There are a lot of deep valleys here and deer hanging out on the road. So safety is big concern.



I have now detrimined that I want to stay as OEM original as possible. That being said, if the performance and safety can be improved (modern metals that have been proved to be better than OEM, rebuilt to specs or rebuilt to even tighter specs (water pump for example) then I want to take the time and expense to puts these imrovements in.



So, I now have the clutch unstuck (thanks to link posted here about using Kerosene). Not a lot of thick goo came out, just dry from sitting. I did not find any cork bits.



Rebuilt fuel pump is mounted. Waiting for new spacer to be finished. Thanks to those who posted here I now know that the extra gaskets that were on there are needed for a reason.



Next major thing to do: locate source for front end kit and purchase the parts. Must be here no later than 1 April. My brother and I will do the work (and I can do this).



When it is back running and I have spare bulbs, belts, hoses etc...I'll pick a winter to have the engine pulled and rebuilt. I also want it painted.



My smaller target area projects this winter are:

Interior repaired - need arm rests (need source)

Pull tires off, have wheels media blasted and repainted (local body shop)

Install new tires (Coker Tire as source)

Install new shocks on rear (when installed on front)

Pull gas tank and have it cleaned and internally sealed. Refinsh exterior to OEM specs while making sure it is well grounded on install for sending unit.



I want to thank all of you for sending me your recommendations and telling me what has worked, has not worked for your Hudson.

hudsonguy

I rebuilt my '49s front end last winter, and was able to buy everything except the king pins from Dale Cooper. I'd already bought a set of king pins from Walt Mordenti at the Nationals.

50C8DAN

I just redid my wheels and tires. I would recommend powder coating the wheels instead of painting. It is much more durable and looks great and will outlast paint. As for tires check out Hudson Dave at http://www.fatwhitewalls.com. He is a Hudson guy and is a dealer for Diamond Back tires. He is very helpful when matching up sizes etc and the customer service is excellent. They are a modern radial tire with the white wall vulcanized to the tire, look and ride great, and are American made, unlike Coker!

[Deleted User]

hudsonguy wrote:

I rebuilt my '49s front end last winter, and was able to buy everything except the king pins from Dale Cooper. I'd already bought a set of king pins from Walt Mordenti at the Nationals.

Thank you for the source lead.:)

[Deleted User]

50C8DAN wrote:

I just redid my wheels and tires. I would recommend powder coating the wheels instead of painting. It is much more durable and looks great and will outlast paint. As for tires check out Hudson Dave at http://www.fatwhitewalls.com. He is a Hudson guy and is a dealer for Diamond Back tires. He is very helpful when matching up sizes etc and the customer service is excellent. They are a modern radial tire with the white wall vulcanized to the tire, look and ride great, and are American made, unlike Coker!

Thank for the powder coating tip and the source lead.:)

bobbydamit

Try

http://www.alternatorparts.com/6_volt_alternators_&_kits.htm

And I still use a small solar charger in the rear deck and run all 12 volt stuff I want off a battery in the trunk. Cell phone charge, megellan GPS, tape and CD player and even a 12 volt TV with tape deck works all alone for hours with out a charge. I like my 8 volt battery for faster starts and brighter lights. and converted nothing.