Generator to alternator conversion

atrebot

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Have 1956 Chris Craft with a 12v generator which is giving me problems. Thinking of converting to an alternator. Anyone know of a conversion kit?? Thanks.
 

Bondo

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Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... What motor,..??

You'll probably have to engineer it yerself,......
 

GA_Boater

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Most generators have 3 mounting lugs - 2 inline for pivoting and 1 for belt tension with an adjustment arm.

Alternators only have 2 lugs, 1 for pivot and 1 for adjustment.

Googling for a Hercules K motor I found this and it's nothing like the above;

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It appears to be gear driven or an enclosed belt.

I found a generator to 1 wire alternator conversion for Hercules KL motors here and their FB page

Might be an option to look at.
 
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