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Hello all, Generator in my 1947 New Yorker can't keep up with the load when lights, radio and heater are on. Starter is turning slowly even when battery is fully charged. I believe that I have two matters to address: 1.Regarding generator- I would like to update to a positive ground one wire six volt alternator from Quality Power. 2.Regarding starter- since it seems like the starter is pulling too much power I need to get it overhauled - doesn't seem to be any MAX 4050's available now (if that is the right autolite starter for the straight eight). I am going to attach photos of the regulator in my car. From what I have read on this site installing an alternator does not appear difficult and after disconnecting the "A" and "F" poles on the regulator I should attach the alternator wire to the wire coming out of the regulator at the "B" pole. Diagrams made it look simple but when I looked under the hood the proximity of the relay and how its wiring may need to be modified with the new alternator has caused me to reappraise the "simplicity" of this job. Please take a look at the attached photos and diagrams - what will I need to do to the relay if I switch to an alternator? Also, what is the small cylinder on top of the generator? It is not in any pictures that I could find in the shop or parts manuals. Finally, any tips on a good place to send my starter to for a re-build? Many thanks and happy New Year!

Is there a kit for adding a starter motor and alternator? Is It advisable to change to 12v from 6v? Where do I order this kit? Thanks!

I have a 52 B3B and wanted to change to a negative ground 12 volt alternator. I used an alternator from Oreilly Auto part number 01-0041 which cost $75.00 because I did not have a core. I made a U shaped bracket and welded it to the top of the original bracket that bolts to the block. I made the U shaped bracket about 1/2 inch longer on the inside which would allow me to move the alternator forward or backward to help align the fan belt and put in washers to take up the space. From position 2 on the alternator I ran a wire to the battery terminal. I then ran a wire to the battery terminal on the regulator disconnecting the field and armature wires from the regulator. I switched the wires on the coil so the points would be negative ground. I switched the cables on the battery so it is negative ground. The wiper motor is now running backward but does not seem to be a problem. It is still the 6-volt motor and I plan on putting a resistor in to reduce the voltage. The heater motor is now running backward. I will probably have to switch it out for a 12-Volt negative ground motor. I still need to switch the wires on the back on the amp meter so it shows charging as opposed to discharge. The starter is working fine with the 12-volt negative ground. The alternator does not charge at an idle but will begin charging about 800 rpm. The only problem I have is alternators seem to be designed to run clock wise looking toward the back of the alternator (drivers seat). The motor in my Dodge runs counter clockwise as looking from the drivers seat. This means the alternator is running backward. It will charge fine running backward but the cooling fan on the alternator is running backward which may cause it to overheat. I will have to run it a while to see if it gets hot. Larry

i just got a new battery today cause the other one had couldnt hold a load. i test my alternator set by starting the truck and disconnecting the main neg. so that why the alternator was running the truck by it die right away. i has a delco si 10 63 amp alt. it is set up the way it is suppose to. terminal 2 is jumped to the battery term. and terminal 1 goes to a dummy light/ fuse and then to the ignition switch, out of the switch and to the battery. so if this is right? how do i tell if the alt. is bad?