| Lobo | -- 03-19-2018 @ 3:38 PM |
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While cleaning my generator I notice it says 12 V on the outside cover.. The previous owner told me it was a 6 V system the headlights show 6 V. Is there a regulator?
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| Lobo | -- 03-19-2018 @ 3:58 PM |
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Another photo
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| flatheadfan | -- 03-19-2018 @ 4:11 PM |
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Something is not right. That is NOT a '36 generator. It appears to be a '40, 2-brush generator that requires a separate voltage regulator. The 12v is not a factory stamping that I am not aware of. It appears that somewhere in the generator's past it was converted to 12 volts and subsequently stamped. Tom
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| Lobo | -- 03-19-2018 @ 4:26 PM |
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The previous owner converted to sealed beam headlights and I am converting them back to the original but you can see it says 6 V on the bulb.
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| TomO | -- 03-20-2018 @ 8:09 AM |
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I would take the generator to a shop that repairs generator and alternators to have them check it out. If it is 12 volt and you are bringing your car back to stock, I would look for a 1936 3 brush generator. The 36 generator is easy to identify, the front half of the case is larger than the back half. Here is a link to a photo of one mounted on the engine. https://www.wallpaperup.com/221213/1936_Ford_V8_Deluxe_Convertible_Coupe_(68-730)_retro_v-8_engine_f.html Tom
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| fenbach | -- 03-20-2018 @ 8:50 PM |
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guess I don't get out often enough. I've never seen a generator like the one TomO posted. which is different than the one pictured in the '35-'36 book on page 105.
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| TomO | -- 03-21-2018 @ 9:08 AM |
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I don't have the 35-36 book, but Don Rogers did a lot of research and I would depend on his answer more than mine. The generator in the photo looks like the 68-1000 generator and the Green book says it is for a 36, the November 1935 - 36 Chassis parts catalog says that the generator is P/N 40-1000-B which doesn't have the step. Tom
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| Don Rogers | -- 03-21-2018 @ 4:42 PM |
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The most common generator for the 35-36 model year was the 40-10000-B generator. It had a straight cylindrical body. There were additional special purpose generators introduced during both model years to deal with special requirements for police cars, taxis, and other stop and go delivery vehicles. TomO's generator is one of these and carries part # 68-10000-HA
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| TomO | -- 03-22-2018 @ 6:37 AM |
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Thanks Don. The generator is not mine, it is just a photo that I picked up on the internet. Tom This message was edited by TomO on 3-22-18 @ 6:38 AM
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| Lobo | -- 03-23-2018 @ 2:33 PM |
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Guys,you sure know your stuff!! When I find out the correct outage I will let you know. Thanks again
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