generator help

[chrisfrom nj]

I just bought a 1951 Chevy powerglide the generator isn't charging does anyone know how to rebuild it or know where I can get it rebuild

[PolarBear]

Have you properly diagnosed it as the generator? Vehicles with generators have an external regulator and, as far as I know, fail more often than the generator its self. Generators can also be reverse polarized too and can be kicked to have the proper polarity if it is the problem.

[chrisfrom nj]

thanks im going to check out the regulator the car has a 6 volt system

[PolarBear]

I think you need a voltmeter to check the regulator and the generator while the vehicle is running

[chrisfrom nj]

it starts and runs all it does is dies and the battery is fried

[elle]

Robert's & Sons in Garfield. 1-877-772-1009

[chrisfrom nj]

Thanks polar and elle

[89 Trans Am WS6]

Or my favorite option when it comes to older cars with generators!

http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/powergen.html

Ive installed a few of them in customers cars and to me its the best of both worlds. Outside its a old school looking generator case, inside is a modern internally regulated alternator. Simple hook up and can even control the factory charge lights.

Yes, you can find alternator replacements cheaper and fab up brackets and make it work, but IMO for the simplest and most OEM look (If that matters) powermaster is hard to beat.

If your not into going that route, the others all have excellent points.

[chrisfrom nj]

Thanks I will look into that