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Re: Generators and alternators

To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net, ggrant@magi.com
Subject: Re: Generators and alternators
From: pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com (Phil Profili)
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 1998 10:17:17 -0400
Reply-to: pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com (Phil Profili)
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
To convert back to a generator, you'll need the regulator box.

I believe alternators have a higher output at low revs - they're also self
contained (regulator is built in).

> From spridgets-owner@autox.team.net Wed Apr  8 10:04:26 1998
> From: Grant <ggrant@magi.com>
> Subject: Generators and alternators
> To: spridget <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> 
> I have a 71/2 Midget (date of construction 71, serial number 72, 
> registered in 73) which was equipped originally with an alternator. 
> Unfortunately I have one sorrow alternator and two brand new generators 
> from the purchase of a few basket case midgets. 
> 
> Question:
> 
> Is there a compelling reason to favour an alternator (lucus) over a 
> generator?
> 
> And if not, is it a simple retro conversion back to a generator on a car 
> designed for an alternator?
> 
> Appreciate any comments....glenn
> 
> Dr. Glenn C. Grant
> 78 MGB, 71/2 Midget
> 65 Porsche, 93 Harley
> 
> 

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