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utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">All true. But the dynamo itself is a=
very reliable device overall. On the third hand, they are about 60 y=
ears old, and quite possibly never serviced. <div><br></div><div=
>The new mechanical regulators are not particularly reliable. </div><d=
iv><br></div><div>So, if you are concerned about your generator, and afraid i=
t will let you down, then get it refurbished by a reputable shop and you are=
probably good to go for another 60 years, mechanical regulators not withsta=
nding</div><div><br></div><div>-Tony</div><div><br><div dir=3D"ltr"><blockqu=
ote type=3D"cite"><br>On Jul 7, 2023, at 7:52 AM, DAVID MASSEY <dave1mass=
ey@cs.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<div class=3D"ydp2e400a28yahoo-style-wrap" style=3D"f=
ont-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir=3D"lt=
r" data-setdir=3D"false">On the other hand....</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-se=
tdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">On advantage=
to converting to a GM-style alternator is availability of spare parts whils=
t travelling. If you drive your car on trips (to VTR for example) and y=
ou experience a failure in the charging system you can get a replacement jus=
t about anywhere.</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div=
dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">But if you have a trailer queen stick wit=
h the dynamo.<br></div><div><br></div><div class=3D"ydp2e400a28signature"><d=
iv style=3D"color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stre=
tch: normal; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial, Helve=
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ust: none;"><div><font size=3D"4">Dave <br></font></div><div><span style=3D"=
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On Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 04:56:32 PM CDT, Anthony Rh=
odes <spamiam@comcast.net> wrote:
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<div><div dir=3D"ltr">If you only have the original electric=
al devices with their normal power demands, then the stock generator is capa=
ble of handling everything.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">Note: the original headlights may have been about 40 W each compared to=
nearly 50% more than that for modern lights.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>=
</div><div dir=3D"ltr">I have a stock generator, a good voltage, regulator, a=
nd a few LED lights. The headlights are NOT LED. They are H4 halogen. The ge=
nerator keeps up with everything just fine.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></=
div><div dir=3D"ltr">I used the LED tail lights. I did not change any of the=
other running lights.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">=
I think that my total power demand is slightly less than original.<br></div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I see no good reason to switch t=
o an alternator!<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Howeve=
r, if I were to add some driving lights, then I probably do not have enough p=
ower output from the stock generator.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><d=
iv dir=3D"ltr"> on the other hand, switching to LED headlights and LED drivi=
ng lights probably would reduce my overall power demand from where it is rig=
ht now.<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">I have not swit=
ched my headlights to LED because I am not convinced that the H4 LED replace=
ments are as good as the halogens for the beam pattern . <br></div><div dir=3D=
"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">-Tony<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><=
div dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my 1837 Babbage Analytical Engine<br></div><div di=
r=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> On Jul 6, 2023, at 3:12 PM, <a hre=
f=3D"mailto:triumphs-request@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_bla=
nk">triumphs-request@autox.team.net</a> wrote:<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>=
; <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Message: 1<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> D=
ate: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 13:25:10 +0000<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> From: dav=
e northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; rel=3D"nofollow" target=3D=
"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> : triumph l=
ist list <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; rel=3D"nofollow" tar=
get=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">>=
; Subject: [TR] generator vs alternator<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Messa=
ge-ID: <<a href=3D"mailto:f9d86a32d803477b90e256a569ebbbbf@ranteer.com"; r=
el=3D"nofollow" target=3D"_blank">f9d86a32d803477b90e256a569ebbbbf@ranteer.c=
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"us-ascii"<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Re=
cently picked up a 59 TR3 which has an alternator conversion. Since th=
e engine was separate, I have no idea how well the generator works or if at a=
ll. It is still in the engine compartment, wires connected (unlike the=
engine). how can I test it?<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> <br></div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr">> Given the current availability of LED lights, and sinc=
e I have no interest in installing a radio, should I try to keep the current=
setup (little joke there) or go back to a generator?<br></div><div dir=3D"l=
tr">> <br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">> Are there wiring diagrams for this c=
ar with a generator?<br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">**=
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