D2 Generator

I recently had bought a 6 volt gen and then had a texas firm remanufacture it for 12 VDC. It took new field coils and rotor windings to accomplish. I am adding small lights to my D2

I have heard an alternator really doesn't cut it on a 2000 RPM diesel. Seems the rotational speed won't support a good output voltage. Also an alternator has to have 12 VDC applied to it always or you'll soon fry it.

Good Luck

Alan

Hi Al, Was the outfit by any chance Auto-lec? they have a web site on conversions but no pricing for a generator conversion. I havn't found anyone
in mid Michigan to convert mine yet.

almost forgot , 2bluejon, check the brush spring and retainer for rust and scale, these generators are not real moisture tight.

Your generator may need to be polarized,with everything connected up and the isolator switch on momentarily connect a jumper wire between the Bat and Arm terminals on the regulator,start up and check.
AJ 😊

would there be anyway to convert my 6volt generator on my D4 crawler loader to a 12 volt generator? if so, how much would this run me. I also have a 1952 dodge pickup with a 6volt generator i would like to convert to 12 volt generator also. A young kid like me has to have a CD player in his truck right...

Jaker

Find a good local starter/generator overhaul shop. It you have a good handle on the application or part number most places can change it over from 6 to 12 easily. Remember to get a new regulator and polarize all first.

al