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"Look Alike" Alternators Replace Old Generators
The PowerGEN from Powermaster offers the output and reliability of an alternator with the looks of a generator. It’s a great way to update older tractors, cars and trucks.
“Flathead Ford guys really like the PowerGEN,” says Brady Basner, Powermaster. “It’s really popular for Ford tractor restorations. It ha
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Look Alike Alternators Replace Old Generators FARM HOME Cars The PowerGEN from Powermaster offers the output and reliability of an alternator with the looks of a generator It’s a great way to update older tractors cars and trucks “Flathead Ford guys really like the PowerGEN ” says Brady Basner Powermaster “It’s really popular for Ford tractor restorations It has that old Delco style and can work with just about anything ” While the PowerGEN has the look of an original stock generator it has new tech touches Machined grooves inside the case encourage better air flow across the stator band to the rotor keeping the PowerGEN cooler under heavy loads and extended rpm runs A functional light drive lets operators keep a functioning charge indicator light on their dash The original PowerGEN was designed for Ford flatheads from 1939 to 1948 It produces up to 75 amps 60 amps at idle Based on its success Powermaster has introduced PowerGEN alternators for GM long and short generators as well as Ford swingmount and flatheads from 1949 to 1953 Powermaster also offers a T-Bird specific PowerGEN with factory dimensions and a factory style 1/2-in wide pulley It’s available in 6V positive ground and 12V negative ground models for 1955 to 1957 Ford Thunderbirds Basner admits a PowerGEN unit is more expensive than an off-the-shelf part from a standard auto parts retailer However he notes each one is made with all new components from high tech materials and made in the U S The company also does custom rebuilding of starters and alternators The PowerGEN which is as likely to go on an old tractor as a hot rod is sold through specialty retailers like Summit Racing and online performance parts retailer JEGS You can call the company direct to determine which unit is right for your application Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Powermaster 1833 Downs Dr
West Chicago Ill 60185 ph 630 957-4019; sales@powermasterperformance com; www powermasterperformance com
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