[Tigers] Generator - was Tiger ignition switch

[Allan Ballard]

I checked with the local NAPA plus an OReillys -- total strikeout.

I'd like a spare generator in the trunk for roadside emergency repair,
especially when attempting the
2800 mile round trip to the United in October...

Gotta be a stash somewhere :)

Allan Ballard
MK1a Tiger
Series IV Alpine

On Sep 21, 2010, at 4:32 PM, Rense, Mark (GE, Appl & Light) wrote:

> A word of warning here, the generators made for tractors are not the
> same as the automotive generators, they are not made for the higher RPM.
> The last one of these generators I saw that came from Tractor Supply was
> made in China and the bearings were galled and useless in less than a
> 1000 miles. This was on a Comet GT, also a Ford 260. I strongly suggest
> you find someone who can rebuild your old one if possible.
>
> Bugz
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:59 PM
> To: chris at cthompson.net; djoh797014 at yahoo.com
> Cc: Tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] ignition switch
>
> And people laugh when I mention Tractor Supply.   Eat your heart out if
> you're not near one.  Common nuts, bolts and washers  for $1.49 lb.,
> etc.
> Mark L
>
>
> In a message dated 9/21/2010 12:58:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> chris at cthompson.net writes:
>
> Viola!  Just happened to be near a Tractor Supply this morning and they
> were able to identify it cross referencing the 5383A number that was on
> my Carquest receipt from about 10 years ago.  Now just waiting  on
> pricing and availability.....
>
> On 9/21/2010 12:41 AM, David T  Johnson wrote:
>> Gene Padget got a new generator from Tractor  Supply.  Seems its is
>> used on Ford Tractors.  Give them a  try.
>> Dave  Johnson
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