<VV> Generator verses Alternator

[tkalp at cox.net]

The Corvair adaption was a couple of years later than the rest of GM. One source on the internet said GM started in '63 . . . Chrysler had alternators before that.

Terry

---- Marc  Marcoulides <hharpo at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> 65 for install of an alternator for all GM passenger cars and trucks (can anyone think of an exception) and who can name the year that the regulator was integrated
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> >From: skys <skys at schuberts.com>
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> >Subject: <VV> Generator verses Alternator
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> >I am new to the VV mail list.
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> >I have been looking for a 1964 Spyder.  I am noticing some pics of the
> >engine compartment have what I believe is a generator while others have what
> >appears to be an alternator.  Which is orignal?  When did Corvairs change
> >over to an alternator.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Larry
> >
> > 
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