In this video we describe the similarities and differences in a generator and an alternator and how you would have to rewire your car to install an alternator
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@flatlandergarage97642 жыл бұрын
This hast to be the best video I've ever seen. So easily explained without fluff or fuss. Thank you for this amazing production.
@TheCousinDan11 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best, most informative how-to videos I've ever seen. And I do how-to videos!! Thank you!
@jameseastwood49844 жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly the best explanation of the differences and the wiring process for fitting an alternator.
@SpoonerTuner2 жыл бұрын
Best instructions on the internet
@gordonstevens60503 жыл бұрын
Everyone has said it all. Brilliantly clear brilliantly executed I wish all utube videos were like this
@dougbas39802 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I am an electrical engineer and this still taught me useful info. Thank you!👍
@bvee92627 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making an easy to understand explanation of how both systems are built and work. Helped me out a lot.
@Manoj_11027 жыл бұрын
Very impressive & clear explanation , love this video , great effort sir, thanks.
@joeygemini63907 жыл бұрын
I have a 72 Type 1 Beetle which still has the original generator (been in my family since 1972, I've owned it since 1981). I've waited my whole life to have that explained to me in a way I could understand. Thank you! I don't think I will be replacing that generator with another rebuilt one again
@brigond111 жыл бұрын
I know you have been and will continue to get praise for this video. All this electrical stuff is beyond me.watching your video was way better than any one I've seen. I like that you keep it simple. So will everyone else. There are folks that know a lot but can't teach it. You can do both. Thanks!
@elituko3 жыл бұрын
Your description and explanation are great, and will definitely help me with my generator to ONE wire alternator conversion on my 64 Ford Galaxie. One thing I did notice and made me go Hmmmm, was the battery in your illustration shows the + positive terminal going to ground and the - negative terminal attaching to the starter solenoid. That's got to be just an oops. Thanks for making the video!!
@8avexp2 жыл бұрын
At one time, some cars had positive ground. Negative ground has become universal today.
@DonDavisGVL3 жыл бұрын
Moss team: A really excellent, concise and practical explanation, many thanks for this. I'm now inspired to convert to an alternator in my TR3A.
@dominicrodriquez67366 жыл бұрын
i have a lot of people try to explain and failed at it you did a great deal in explaining it good job a+
@scottchester90305 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF YOUR VIDEOS!!!! (I hate videos that first explain for ten minutes what the video is going to be about which takes half of the video so, thank you for jumping right in).
@swflracing11 жыл бұрын
I love your vids, everytime I see a video posted by Moss I know I'm gonna learn something. Clear and straightforward teaching. Keep Up the great work and keep em coming.
@kja18884 жыл бұрын
Just done this to my'56 GMC truck, worked a treat, thanks for the great video.
@tinaduke95064 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. BUT you have got the battery connected the wrong way around. Should be negative to ground! There should also be a fuse rated just above the maximum charge current of the alternator, in the battery line for safety. That way your wiring wont burn if a diode in the alternator goes short circuit! Thanks again.
@OCT566 Жыл бұрын
Great catch
@stevenjyork9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Exactly what I was looking for. Easy to follow great information! '63 Ford Econoline with a failing generator, you helped so much!
@shanelechler33135 жыл бұрын
Doing the same for my 62 Econo!
@erickoch42439 жыл бұрын
thanks great info , 48 dodge were positive ground -and you answered my concern -
@peterjlindley8 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video. Thank you.
@bobellison440411 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for the easy-to-understand explanation.
@mksmitty78599 жыл бұрын
This was perfect, excellent teaching! I put a one wire alternator in my 64 1/2 mustang (only year Mustangs came with generator). Instructions said I could leave the voltage regulator in place or bypass. The alternator is 'special' meaning it still looks like a generator for nostalgia detailing. I left the voltage regulator in place (for looks and wiring connected as-is, BAT, FLD, ARM) and the charging system would be finicky -meaning not charge most of the time while driving, only 3.0 volt output. I figured the alternator would not excite at low or higher rpm's and start charging the system. Inner-web research came up with this lesson. So I gutted the voltage regulator and placed the terminals (BAT FLD ARM) in series. Now I still have all the looks of a generator under the hood -but the benefits of an alternator. Including x2 the amps (gen @ 25-30 amp vs ALT 65 amp idle). However, one problem, the OIL and GEN light stay on constantly without the key or ignition turned on. GRRR! Does MOSS have a lesson for this too?
@jacquespoirier90717 жыл бұрын
it's super clear !!! there is some variances with manufacturers but the general wiring is the same
@timcherrett38902 жыл бұрын
Fantastic ! Clear and comprehensive. Thank you!
@ratheonhudson33118 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You explained quite a lot to me in a short time.
@sherifkaissi41097 жыл бұрын
very nice narration and good competent explanation
@robertmccully27922 ай бұрын
Dang,,, good info, have to save this one into my playlist.
@MrSambalee9 жыл бұрын
Great video. Well delivered and just what I needed to convert from an alternator with ext regulator to one with built in.
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@cairomitchell35523 жыл бұрын
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@andersconner41743 жыл бұрын
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@cairomitchell35523 жыл бұрын
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@jessiegovender4463 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this insightful video
@constructioncmat15497 жыл бұрын
very well explained, thank you for sharing
@rodmauldin7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your GREAT tutorial!!
@joelsmith256011 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Most well done and thoroughly informative video I have seen on KZfaq. I want to watch all your videos just to glean some knowledge from them. Please please keep it up.
@pugsleybrown18 жыл бұрын
simple and instructive - excellent
@krisea38073 жыл бұрын
I love your voice. Very clear.
@Christopher28fair5 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation & narration.
@normsmith52302 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Well done!
@Allthingsdefender6 ай бұрын
Hi I have mentioned you in one of my videos and added a link to this video. I hope you don’t mind if you do let me know and I will take it down. It’s a great exploration to why the indicators don’t work. Cheer
@peterarnold71614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving me so much time.
@moesizlac25966 жыл бұрын
Ok, I figured out why there might be some thumbs down: The schematic drawings all show the battery having a positive "+" to ground and show the negative "-" as connected to the starter solenoid. So the absolute clearest alternator explanation on KZfaq has a fairly important but simple mistake that would require a re-shoot of at least the video portion with the corrected schematic drawings. Once that is done, this video will be perfect!
@rickotley5 жыл бұрын
I thought that it was just me who noticed the battery polarity.
@buddygallagher11933 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to know that for a long time he spelled it out to the T thank you
@HakimHamouche9 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it is very clear and nicely explained
@sogbryan66333 жыл бұрын
@Moss Motors, Ltd. Are you sure that the early generators were AC? My money says they were DC! They had regulators yes, but they didn't have diodes to convert from AC to DC. Am I wrong?
@PilotPlater10 жыл бұрын
awesome teaching style, I love it.
@vickibrodersen76986 жыл бұрын
wow, this really help full to do a conversion plus I know how each wire functions
@cobbadog2 жыл бұрын
so very well described
@tonys93534 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thank you.
@kenwheeler61506 жыл бұрын
Firstly the output of the alternator will be far bigger than the dynamo could manage, typically 70amp versus 20amp. check that you wiring can handle the potential max output of the alternator. Secondly, the ammeter cables will have to be swapped over or the gauge will read backwards. If you have a radio fitted it will have to be changed as it will be for pos earth, some early sets had a switch to swop the polarity so check yours. Any thing that has an electric motor, windows, seat adjusters, radio ariel etc you will have to swap the cables at the motor. Otherwise an excellent video production. Liked
@blaxrviolent72807 жыл бұрын
I had a Triumph Herald that was positive ground. The premise was that the electrons flowing through the body would help to keep the car rust free
11 жыл бұрын
excellent video! very very good description. thank you
@DiveSafariNZ9 жыл бұрын
Very clear, awesome.
@riderzinc Жыл бұрын
Big help, i’ll be fitting an alternator to my ford zephyr mk1 and removing the control box, Same wiring as in your diagram
@djamelhamdia1347 жыл бұрын
Awesome channel.
@oklahomahomesteading.78133 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, I have a 27' Willys Knight
@limola595 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation - great work :-)
@pnorfy616 жыл бұрын
Great job - many thanks
@zagor14534 жыл бұрын
Perfect explanation...
@PalmSandsRanch7 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thank you.
@dinaldavis42982 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@TheNlograsso6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, by the way.
@pugalstech4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for good demo
@whoisme6784 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the explanation. I know that somewhere in that system there has to be a fuse board. With your explanation I would imagine that the fuse fix between the alternator and the systems being powered ?
@johnwakefield20839 жыл бұрын
Good you have added instrction to video to change polarity of battery
@mrblowhard2u11 жыл бұрын
I really like this series of videos but, sadly they are few and far beetween. It's like I'm back in school again but, this time around I don't mind it.
@exsparky80906 жыл бұрын
When converting from positive earth to negative earth the ammeter wiring will have to swapped around and the power to the coil will also have to be swapped around.
@bencollins47408 жыл бұрын
brilliant thanks
@hondahead2225 жыл бұрын
Very good simple to follow instructions 👍, my question is in the last page diagram u put up the + terminal of the battery is showing going to ground.. And the - going to the starter solenoid.. So excuse my lack of knowledge.. But where does the circuit get the + (live) from?
@OCT566 Жыл бұрын
Great observation, I noticed it to
@FelixBinsack Жыл бұрын
Perfect
@kneubuhlify Жыл бұрын
I understand you were saying except at the end...Positive ground, negative ground. You said alternators run on a negative ground circuit, but the schematic shows a positive ground on the battery,,. or maybe I misunderstand what pos. neg. ground means?
@tylerwitt9439 жыл бұрын
Im converting my 1965 cj5 kaiser jeep to a altanator weve got it mounted and the internle voltage regulater is hooked to the lamp postand another terminal of the voltage regulator to a ground but its still not charging... It will fire up and run but it doesnt charge.... My starter selinoid is a 1 prong set up with one for the battery and another for the switch and another with a copper arm to the starter (geussing a ground).....my question is do i need to get a selinoid that is two prong(i and s),....one comming from battery, two coming from starter, one coming from ignition?
@mousetoad70403 жыл бұрын
We have sound! The 4 part series on adjusting the regulator lost sound
@jembo19595 жыл бұрын
Excellent well explained, but could I ask will this be ok to change the positive earth on my tractor to negative earth, now these tractors have simple wiring but me and wiring are not mates, give me a spanner and nuts and bolts any day,Will I need to change the ammeter and oil pressure gauge and thanks for sharing it was well put across.
@judgedredd957411 жыл бұрын
excellant video. I have just fitted this conversion to my tractor. made it to negative earth and so on but i have a problem with the coil ( swaped the LT wires around as said with instructoins) its getting very hot and the engine will not start but leave the coil to cool down it starts straight and will run for hours with no problem but once switched off it will not start (coil very hot). The question is have i done something wrong or is the coil bad? I am a mechanic but we are allways learning.
@AhitagniDasgupta11 жыл бұрын
Very good video :) Thank you.
@jmasc32286 жыл бұрын
I have a 62 ford with a 3 wire external voltage regulator. Any help on how to wire when converting to an alternator?
@MrTaxedToDeath9 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Simple to follow. Subscribed I am. Thanks
@kewvet2 жыл бұрын
excellent - however - the third graphic with the NEW ALTERNATOR in situ - still shows the BATTERY as a POSITIVE to Earth -
@jerrydixon83518 жыл бұрын
I updated to a Ford 3G alternator in my 1970 Ford F-100 and it works well. However I have not been able to get the amp gauge to work with this setup. I have read that if a 560 ohm resistor is installed in the "switch on" lead to the alternator then the amp gauge will work. I need to know how big the wattage of such a resistor needs to be. No one seems to say what size when describing this procedure. Help with this would appreciated.
@1971mgb7 жыл бұрын
what becomes of the ammeter if it maxes out at 30 amps with the generator and the new alternator is over 80 amps? Bypass It? replace it with a higher amp scale ammeter?
@michaellyttle4347 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. So I want to completely gut the old external regulator of it’s coils etc and use the terminal connections surrounding the regulator to fasten my new alternator leads using the old wire harness for aesthetics. The old voltage regulator is a Bosch 1965 and the new alternator is a Delco 10SI. I am going to add a 10 gauge wire inside the voltage regulator soldered in place to connect the D+ and B+ terminals so I can then fasten the BAT lead from the alternator to the D+ and supply power to accessories and charge the battery. All of the terminal connections are external on the regulator using machined screws to fasten. I want to use the DF terminal on the old regulator to fasten the field wire from the alternator to the amp light wire. Can I use the old terminal? I checked with a multi meter and the terminal is grounded but will that matter for the field to amp light wiring? I know this is an old posting but really hope you respond to questions like this. Thanks, Michael
@Jerkwaad11 жыл бұрын
What a video!
@exsparky80906 жыл бұрын
Actually the (rectifier) diode bank on that particular type of alternator has nine diodes not six, it has three main positive three negative and three exciter diodes to excite the warning light.
@kenbarnes89583 жыл бұрын
I've got a problem with this. All alternators I'm finding have 1 wire or 3 terminals not 2 as you're showing. I haven't found any alternators for sale with only 2 terminals. Do some alternators only have 2 terminals or do they all have either 1 or 3? On youtube explanations on replacing generators with alternators, some diagrams show terminal 1 being the field terminal but other diagrams show terminal 2 being the field. Which is it?
@H.W.H.alshammari10 жыл бұрын
Great .thanx
@williammonroe40067 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, nicely done. My external regulator has a "W" terminal. Any idea what do with that terminal? In your diagram there is a wire labeled 'W". What is the contaminant it is feeding? Also: Should there be a signal from the "F" terminal of the regulator to the field terminal on the generator itself? 12 volts maybe to excite the field wingdings to create the magnet effect? Thanks again... +
@pposz22154 жыл бұрын
Positive ground? Though he mentions positive ground and converting to negative ground, the last time I dealt with a positive ground vehicle was my 1931 Desoto. I've also heard of having to place a diode in line with the output wire to prevent battery discharge during times the vehicle is not running? Any truth to that?
@JohnCarey1963Jag11 жыл бұрын
Does anyone gut the regulator box and connect as you described inside the cover?
@RexinOridle4 жыл бұрын
Why not use a brushless motor as both the generator and the starter? All you need is a proper ESC. Someone please explain.
@Denkha949 жыл бұрын
thanks man
@joemountford14 жыл бұрын
This video is excellent, but I have noticed one thing wrong with the last presentation slide in that, the battery is shown as positive earth and should now be negative on completion of the conversion ??
@OCT566 Жыл бұрын
It is wrong
@tirnity3nt5 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend, i could use some help. I have a Mercury Monterey custom 1962, this vehicle has a generator with a regulator with exterior voltage already integrated. I'm trying to put an alternator instead of a generator. My question is how can I connect the alternator and eliminate the use of the regulator part. I was watching a video that you posted where you explain the different connections. This regulator has the same connections AR, FL, and BAT. This alternator with 3 exits B , 1 and 2 exits how can I connect it ?. Hopefully you can help me.
@survivalsweden8776 жыл бұрын
Geat video, thanks, spot on. Question: converting from positive ground to negative ground, online forums say "don't worry about the starter motor"- whatever that means. Surely, if one changes the polarity of the vehicle frame it will try to turn the starter motor the wrong way? Can anyone enlighten me on this? (my Vehicle = Fordson Major Tractor too old to have relays). Cheers :)
@kenbarnes89583 жыл бұрын
no - I've done 2 of these - it has no effect on the starter motor
@e123rapp Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to wire an alternator to a windmill
@a70962839 жыл бұрын
Kudos to you very good video. Can you let me know what program you used to make your diagrams? Thanks.
@sonnyskustoms9 жыл бұрын
Hello there I am planning on converting my 49 ford to 12 volt but I am kind of stuck...:( I would like to try and keep my gauges all stock what could I to do so? Thank you and on yoy DIY video I don't believe I have a warning light on mine just the amperage meter .. any information would sure help me build my project thanks
@TinaFollett-es5un Жыл бұрын
Hi i have a Wolseley 1500 positive earth i would like to convert to negitive earth can you explain how to do this Thank you. John.
@douglaspiercy39963 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how to get my gas gauge to work on a 1953 Willy's Jeep after converting it to 12 volt everything else is good
@vinod715110 жыл бұрын
thank u.....
@AdrianBellVoiceovers2 жыл бұрын
I think this was a great video, but I have to admit seeing only the Hands was a little bit odd, dare I say kind of creepy? lol It is an excellent video however, I just think seeing the speakers face is important in almost any video. #protip
@logsanddogs3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Does anyone have a good help for doing this same job but with a one-wire alternator?