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I have a 1953 Nash statesman as one of the previous person that ask about the generator,
there's no way to put a 12 volt alternator ,
that's because the water pump is driven by a shaft that runs from the generator ,and no one has made an alternator for these cars. I've tried just about everything,
and the only way is to rewired the generator to 12v.
but if found another way ,please email, thanks ED
If I was faced with this problem I would fabricate a simple bracket that would mount piggy back style on the existing generator. Then take the brushes out of the generator and use it only as a dummy shaft to power the water pump. I am sorry your e mail did not come through. Mine is geezer34nh@yahoo.com.
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Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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