Greg F Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 I know things changed quite a bit in 1949, but I assume the flathead was still the same motor. Am I correct? I am trying to sell my 12 v generator and don't want to give bad info. Thanks as always...Greg Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 niether the 47 or 49 had a 12 volt generator...referencing 12 volt to either as stock is bad info...confused on the question.....do you actually have a later model 12 volt generator and asking if indeed it will backfit.. Quote
Robert Horne Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 I have a 12 volt generator, 1956, installed in my 38 Coupe. The 12 volt have a green tag, and the 6 volt have a red tag... Quote
Tom Skinner Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Greg, Plymouth Adams is correct. I have an Auto-Lite GDZ 4801-A, 6 Volt, 35 Amp Generator on my 1948 Chrysler which runs a 250.6 Flat head engine. I'm pretty sure it would be a 6 Volt 35 or 40 Amp Generator that was original to a 1946-1948 Plymouth or Dodge/your car. If you identify the generator as a 12 volt (The one your selling) than you have been honest in representing it, and then it is the buyers issue if it doesn't meet his application. I would give the ID # Volts and Amperage, then as in any buyers situation its imperative they know what their application is. You have represented your item honestly, therefore any buyer's knowledge or ignorance would be just that. By the way should you be interested there are some (6 Volt 35 Amps) on ebay now under 1948 Chrysler (Used @ $50 New @ $200). You may also find out that a Generator might not care if its 6 or 12 Volt (Someone help us here - I am an Electrical ignoramus). Tom Quote
Greg F Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Posted February 17, 2013 Sorry guys, I did not give enough info. It was the 6 Volt generator out of my P-15 that I had rewound for 12 Volt. I just wanted to make sure the 1949 had the same engine as my 1947. I am not too fimiliar with the 1949 changes, as I have not done too much research. Thanks.. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 based on that it should backfit or even go forward in fit.....the regulator should go with the generator...other issue may well be the width of the drive pulley..some early units will require a wide belt as the later models could well be a narrow belt...so if you advertize it do state what belt is needed or inform them pulley change from their old unit to this may be required. Quote
Solution Greg F Posted February 17, 2013 Author Solution Report Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks P.A. I wish I had 1/8th the knowledge you have, then possibly I could get the garage queen runnin...ugh! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 So.......you say you are trying to sell your 12v generator and not going to use it on your car?? I agree that it should fit either older or newer engines, with the width of the pulley/belt being taken into consideration. They used the flathead six up thru 1959 in Plymouths. Quote
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