generator problems must be contagious
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Topic author - Posts: 308
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:48 pm
- First Name: Tommy
- Last Name: Coffey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '21 Touring
- Location: western NC
generator problems must be contagious
The generator has not worked on our '21 Touring in the 3 years since we've had the car. I've just been charging the battery monthly and putting off getting it fixed. Now the generator on our '28 A Sport Coupe has quit working too. I suppose I'll take them both to the local starter/alternator/generator shop and get them fixed now. I DONT intend to convert either to 12 volt.
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- First Name: Andre
- Last Name: Valkenaers
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 ; 1922 ; 1915.
- Location: Scherpenheuvel
- MTFCA Number: 23792
- MTFCI Number: 19330
Re: generator problems must be contagious
Before giving your generator to the local repair shop, be sure he know how a three brush generator works and how to fix them.
To be sure for a good repair , send it to Ron Peterson.
Good luck
Andre
Belgium
To be sure for a good repair , send it to Ron Peterson.
Good luck
Andre
Belgium
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Re: generator problems must be contagious
What I have found is that if you find a place that knows how to repair older tractor electrical systems, there's a pretty good chance they understand the Model T's three brush system. Establishments that deal only with modern automotive electrical systems rarely have a clue how to deal with generators of any kind. Its getting to be a lost art.
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Topic author - Posts: 308
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:48 pm
- First Name: Tommy
- Last Name: Coffey
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '21 Touring
- Location: western NC
Re: generator problems must be contagious
Yeah, he knows how to work on Model T & Model A generators and starters for the locals and even stocks parts for them.