Posted 2017-05-16 8:01 PM (#540193) Subject: 1956 Plymouth Help
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I have a 56 Ply 277 engine I want to put a alternator in and take out the generator.
Can some one tell me the one I should use. Yes I know I will have to make a bracket
for it no problem
Thanks Alex
Posted 2017-05-16 10:38 PM (#540207 - in reply to #540193) Subject: RE: 1956 Plymouth Help
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Depends on what you want. I used the Rotton Leonard "Stealth" alternator in my '56 Savoy because it looks like a generator. It can put out 75 amps short term and 45 amps continuous. If you want something newer, you can use a GM version. Some require a charge light to run and others don't. I guess the easiest is the GM one wire, but I don't really like putting that in my car.
Posted 2017-05-17 11:04 AM (#540226 - in reply to #540207) Subject: RE: 1956 Plymouth Help
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Powerflite - 2017-05-16 10:38 PM Depends on what you want. I used the Rotten Leonard "Stealth" alternator in my '56 Savoy because it looks like a generator. It can put out 75 amps short term and 45 amps continuous.
Posted 2017-05-17 12:33 PM (#540234 - in reply to #540227) Subject: Re: 1956 Plymouth Help
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There is also the Powergen that is very similar, but that one costs more than double what this one does.
I had planned to remove my old generator tag and mount it on here, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. There is this guy in Poland that will sell you a new tag and stamp it for you too, if you ask him. I think he also has the rivets if you want them too, and there are other people that can sell them to you.