generator 6v

[brian hood]

Does anyone know the correct part # for a 6v generator on a 53 B-4 pilot House? It's a 1/2 ton SWB 216 6cyl. I bought a generator on ebay as a core. I do not want to get it rebuilt if is inncorrect. I was told it came from a 49 Plymouth. My truck has been converted to a 12v GM style alternator. Who ever done it use several ballast resistors is the circuts to get it to work. It's really more of a hack job than a good fix. Additionally, I know Where I can find the schematic. Does anyone have a good picture they would post? Please?

[Norm's Coupe]

Brian,

You put this on the car side of the forum. Might want to paste it over into the Pilot House side. The trucks may be different than the cars. I think it would probably work, but, just to be sure check with the truck guys.

[Plymouthy Adams]

You are basically more interested in correct ID tag correct?

[Merle Coggins]

Parts book says P/N 1257 392 for 6V 45Amp generator. Or P/N 1264 054 for a 6V 35 amp for Low Speed Cut In.

This is the tag on mine. The part number doesn't seem to match that I have in the parts manual.

[oldmopar]

My truck has been converted to a 12v GM style alternator. Who ever done it use several ballast resistors is the circuts to get it to work.

Just curious how would a 12v alternator charge a 6v battery do the ballast resistors drop the voltage ?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I think he said it was converted to 12 earlier and has ballast reistors for such things as iginiton, wipers maybe if electric and blower motor.

[oldmopar]

Ok that makes more sense

[brian hood]

hey,

the resistors step the voltage down to a 6v. Maybe I shoud leave well enough, but I just thought that a correctly restoration on a 6v system (all things being equal) would be better for show points than a 12v hack job. If i do leave it 12v does anyone have a diagram for a CHrysler style alternator ( it just seems like the second best opition). ?

[Plymouthy Adams]

using the Chrysler dual field with electromic voltage regulator..only way I install alternators...grab any repair book..should be diagramed for you or type it for online search..schematics should be shown..if not let me know and will try to scan something for you..