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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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I have a Generator that needs to be replaced. Are there any Alternators out there that take a tach cable so I don't have to switch my original gauges?
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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AZDoug found just what you need.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ach+alternator

Start with post #5
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Why not replace with a generator or have your generator rebuilt ?

I have run an generator for 40 years and 180,000 miles with few problems.

Joe
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Why not replace with a generator or have your generator rebuilt ?

I have run an generator for 40 years and 180,000 miles with few problems.

Joe

I got to agree, especially, ESPECIALLY, ESPECIALLY if it is a genuine Corvette tach drive generator. When properly rebuilt, with a good voltage regulator, good wiring and well grounded, and no more current than what is required by an early Vette without air cond, the generator is MORE than adequate for supplying all of the elec requirements of an early Vette.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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good points and thoughts...thanks
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Expensive but maybe this guy can help ===>> http://www.gener-nator.com/ with a tach drive.

george
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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with devildog, I still have the original generator in my 59, just put brushes in it two years ago, it has never failed so far
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