My '26 Roadster / Vintage photo search

[Bigcheese327]

Originally Posted by Kume

I am constantly distracted by that alternator

Clayton hasn't noticed yet, but Henry and his friend Tom Edison stand over his bed at night and glare at him for defiling Lizzie with alternating current.

[MrModelT]

Originally Posted by Kume

I am constantly distracted by that alternator

Originally Posted by Bigcheese327

Clayton hasn't noticed yet, but Henry and his friend Tom Edison stand over his bed at night and glare at him for defiling Lizzie with alternating current.

...A sacrifice I was willing to make for the sake of a WORKING charging system this time around. I want this "new" car to be self-sustaining (save for fuel of course).

Eventually it will get a cover to make it look like a generator.

...and Dave, your comment made me laugh out loud

[MrModelT]

I have grown tired of having to charge the battery before every-other trip. The original generator just didn't have the output for a 12v coil ignition system.

Don't worry...I'll hide it and make it "work"

[Mac the Yankee]

Originally Posted by Bigcheese327

Clayton hasn't noticed yet, but Henry and his friend Tom Edison stand over his bed at night and glare at him for defiling Lizzie with alternating current.

I bet Tesla's standing on the other side, thumbing his nose at Edison

[sinticket]

This is one of my favorite cars on the HAMB! Awesome car my friend!

[MrModelT]

Originally Posted by Mac the Yankee

I bet Tesla's standing on the other side, thumbing his nose at Edison

...you guys crack me up

Originally Posted by sinticket

This is one of my favorite cars on the HAMB! Awesome car my friend!

Thanks Sinticket! Hopefully it will be a FUNCTIONING car soon!

[cactus1]

Light it off!
Light it off!

[gnichols]

Doesn't someone make a fake alternator that looks like an oh-so-correct yet worthless generator? Gary

[Bigcheese327]

Originally Posted by gnichols

Doesn't someone make a fake alternator that looks like an oh-so-correct yet worthless generator? Gary

Powermaster makes a faux-generator alternator that fits the bill, but it's styled after later generators and is intended to be belt driven. I think (and I know Clayton will correct me if I'm wrong) Model T generators are gear-driven, though, so it wouldn't be a direct replacement.

Too bad T generators are so crummy. The generator on my Falcon has given me good service thus far.

[MrModelT]

Originally Posted by gnichols

Doesn't someone make a fake alternator that looks like an oh-so-correct yet worthless generator? Gary

Originally Posted by Bigcheese327

Powermaster makes a faux-generator alternator that fits the bill, but it's styled after later generators and is intended to be belt driven. I think (and I know Clayton will correct me if I'm wrong) Model T generators are gear-driven, though, so it wouldn't be a direct replacement.

Too bad T generators are so crummy. The generator on my Falcon has given me good service thus far.

I believe there are a few companies that are making "Genernators", but they don't make such a product for a T...that I know of. I could run a belt drive setup with a "genernator" built for a Model A perhaps...but I do like the direct gear drive setup.

You are also correct about the Model T generators Dave. The Model T generators do work, they just don't have enough output for a system like this. They are a "trickle charge" unit that was designed to keep the battery up while the motor was running off the mag.

[41 Dave]

Clayton, Looking like you are still making some good progress on you "T". Would like to be there when you light the fuse to that Mill ! Bet your smile might be a new record for Ripley's ! Will stay tuned as you make further progress.

Dave

[Mac the Yankee]

There are some mini alternators that will just about slip into a generator

[MrModelT]

Originally Posted by Mac the Yankee

There are some mini alternators that will just about slip into a generator

True, but I just don't have the time now before Bonneville to design and machine up a custom mini in a T generator case unfortunately.

...I will put this on the "to do" list for after Bonneville

[Crazybillybob]

One thing to watch when "hiding" the alternator is heat. Simply covering in sheetmetal may look good but it will not last long. The coils in the alternator get toasty when doing it's job good airflow is the only thing that cools those coils. Some of the early gear driven alternators sold had this issue because the adapters covered some of the intake ports on the front of the units.

[GARY?]

Things will be looking salty pretty soon.

Great progress. One of the sweetest Ts just keeps getting sweeter.

I barely notice the alternator in there. It's so dang practical, I wouldn't sweat it at all.

[MrModelT]

Originally Posted by 41 Dave

Clayton, Looking like you are still making some good progress on you "T". Would like to be there when you light the fuse to that Mill ! Bet your smile might be a new record for Ripley's ! Will stay tuned as you make further progress.

Dave

Agreed Its just getting to that point is taking a bit longer then I had hoped...or intended. Still waiting on as few parts to complete the fuel system and plumb the carbs.

Originally Posted by Crazybillybob

One thing to watch when "hiding" the alternator is heat. Simply covering in sheetmetal may look good but it will not last long. The coils in the alternator get toasty when doing it's job good airflow is the only thing that cools those coils. Some of the early gear driven alternators sold had this issue because the adapters covered some of the intake ports on the front of the units.

This is something I was worried about myself. If I do go that route...I would do my best to keep it cool. The cover would most likely be punched for air ventilation.

..either way, a cover for that thing is the LEAST of my worries right now.

Originally Posted by GARY?

Things will be looking salty pretty soon.

Great progress. One of the sweetest Ts just keeps getting sweeter.

I barely notice the alternator in there. It's so dang practical, I wouldn't sweat it at all.

Thanks Gary! I'm not out of the woods yet, but I know I will be adding some "salt" soon...

[Crazybillybob]

Originally Posted by MrModelT

I'm not out of the woods yet, but I know I will be adding some "salt" soon...

Please tell me your going to add NOS to it you are going to the salt with her.


At this point if you can live with it....others may grumble but the will except it in the end.








Nos= nitrousoxide

[MrModelT]

Originally Posted by Crazybillybob

Please tell me your going to add NOS to it you are going to the salt with her.

At this point if you can live with it....others may grumble but the will except it in the end.

Nos= nitrousoxide

No, no NOS ....just driving it to Bonneville this year for speed week. I'm not going to race it, just gonna spectate.

..that is what this whole rebuild was for and why I'm rushing to get it done.

[MrModelT]

*UPDATE*
Electrical ALMOST done!

Well, the electrical system is almost done. The Starter is in and the tail light is rebuilt, connected up and working...



Added a stoplight switch this time around so that the tail light works as it is supposed to...





With running lights on...



and brakes on...



more to come!

[Mac the Yankee]

What's all that plastic stuff on them wires ???