Generator/alternator

npca-yaquiway · Post by **npca-yaquiway** » Sat Oct 13, 2001 7:14 pm

Hello all, I just purchased a 1969 Patrol KL60 and I am also facing alternator/generator problems. Any parts numbers for replacement would be much appreciated. I am about to send my original Hitachi generator off to be rebuilt but would like to install something currently available for the meantime since I am trying to rely on my Patrol for daily transportation. Can anyone help? surely some of you more experienced Patrol owners have dealt with this problem.? Also, I would like to congratulate and send a big thanks to those responsible for establishing and maintaining this board. Without this board as a resource I probably would have passed on my recent Patrol purchase. Thanks a million!! shann

npca-xpatrolx · Post by **npca-xpatrolx** » Sun Oct 14, 2001 4:43 pm

Since not too many members seem to read the other boards, I'll post this reply that I got from Gary concerning the Alternator: You will probably have to use the pulley off your original alternator. Your rebuild guy will know what it will fit. I thought I'd go with one of the new style alternators that has everything built in. (including the voltage regulator) Then you only have one wire to worry about and your rebuild guy can show you where to connect it. I think that just about any alternator that will physically fit your bracketry and has a shaft size to accept your pulley can be made to fit. My NAPA store has the stock alternator in the book (rubuilt I think) but I wanted to upgrade to something more powerful. Let me know what you find out. Gary Along with that, I will add that I had my alternator rebuilt because it was barely keeping the battery charged. Well, after the rebuild and a new battery, I am having the same problem where the battery is discharging overnight, but not during day use. So, I am going to go back and have it tested and ask the rebuild shop for any current replacements that will bolt in and hold the original wide pulley. I have a winch which I hope to remount in the next month or so that I am afraid will damage the system unless I get a stronger alternator as well. If I get some good news, I'll post it!