[Tigers] ignition switch

[Chris Thompson]

  Jim - yeah, *none* of the local suppliers, NAPA, AutoZone, Advance 
Auto, etc., could help.    Neither could Rick at Sunbeam Specialties 
(although they did ship to me a new regulator, ammeter, and ignition 
switch).  I might want to worker harder to find a source of supply and 
clean them out.

I have a spare generator, and am going to try to make one good one out 
of the two tomorrow.  Wish me luck!  I did find a motor/generator 
builder only about an hour from me who said he could get it done in a 
week or two if I can't make it work.

My car is very close to 100% "as original" so would never consider 
switching to alternator.  Although that one you mention is enticing, 
Jim......

Regards,

Chris

On 9/20/2010 6:50 PM, jliny5 wrote:
> Chris
>
> I am in the same boat re the generator. Removed generator from my Mk1 just about an hour ago. I found a generator for 63 Ford Falcon w/260 online @ NAPA. Unfortunately, it says you must go to your local store for this part and when I called around to all the stores in Northern Virginia nobody had it...they did not even have it in their computer. They told me to order online which you can not do. One guy did suggest that west coast stores might have it. Not sure why...but no help to me any way.
>
> I found a local shop to rebuild it...Arlington Armature in Springfield, VA.
>
> If you are contemplating a switch to an alternator, you might want to consider the PowerGen model 82101. Another lister gave me the lead. Looks like Ford generator but is an alternator. PowerGen told me it is direct fit in Tiger. Of course rewiring is necessary. Drawback...pricey @ around $400.
>
> Jim
> ------Original Message------
> From: Chris Thompson
> Sender: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net
> Cc: Tigers at autox.team.net
> ReplyTo: chris at cthompson.net
> Subject: [Tigers] ignition switch
> Sent: Sep 19, 2010 11:53 PM
>
>    Looks like I need both a new ignition switch and a generator.  Anyone
> know off the top of their heads where to get them?
>
> Thanks in advance -
>
> Chris
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