| Author | Message | ||
| Jim Huskins (Lostranger)
Registered Member Username: Lostranger Post Number: 43 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 72.250.238.48 Rating: N/A |
My 6v92 TA is in Vee drive configuration and so runs left handed. Will the 24v, gear-drive alternator work in a right hand engine? I searched the archives and found no reference to alternator direction. Thanks for any help. Jim in NC | ||
| Brice Abell (Babell2)
Registered Member Username: Babell2 Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2010 Posted From: 72.145.156.15  Rating: N/A |
I believe an alternator doesn't care wich direction it spins. If it has been in service running the other direction the brushes on the stator may have taken a set. The rectifyer should convert to dc running either way. The bigest indicator of intended rotation is a cooling fan if air cooled. Brice (Message edited by babell2 on May 17, 2011) | ||
| Dave Walker (Chrome_dome)
Registered Member Username: Chrome_dome Post Number: 301 Registered: 3-2010 Posted From: 69.99.164.97  Rating: N/A |
If I am not mistaken that will be a blower not a cooler because of the directional fan like Brice was saying. Chromie | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 711 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.128.245  Rating: N/A |
FWIW.... In my time I have seen the evidence of many a water-cooled mechanic's missed assumptions...namely mounting a Std. Chevy Alt. on a Corvair, which happens to turn the opposite direction from most engines. The Alt. will put out the expected voltage BUT the cooling fan's fins/blades are aimed the wrong direction, pulling air thru instead of PUSHING it thru. The swap usually has a shorter service life because of this failure to use the correct fan. With the proper directional fan you'll have the problem nipped at the bud..! | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1122 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.241 Rating: |
His alternator is oil cooled makes no difference which way it rotates | ||
| Jim Wilke (Jim Bob) (Pd41044039)
Registered Member Username: Pd41044039 Post Number: 634 Registered: 2-2001 Posted From: 12.107.194.86  Rating: N/A |
If it's the 50DN alternator it doesn't have any brushes either. | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 717 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.128.245 Rating: N/A |
So the score at the bottom of the 6th is 2 men strike out 1 walk and 2 base hits ....I'm heading for a cold beer can I get anyone something? | ||
| Dave Walker (Chrome_dome)
Registered Member Username: Chrome_dome Post Number: 308 Registered: 3-2010 Posted From: 75.208.42.84 Rating: N/A |
Ya a Ham on Rye and hold the onions please! :>] Chromie | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 720 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.128.245 Rating: N/A |
you got it! but I thought Ham & Rye was a description of your marriage...? (Hi Doreen) | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 555 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.206.5  Rating: N/A |
I can settle this.... Automotive alternators go 'round and 'round.... as opposed to up and down or inannout! | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 722 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.128.245 Rating: N/A |
Figures... bottom of the 9th & someone hits a homer but by looking at the time stamp we all know the hit was beer powered and he probably meant to hit a Gomer ..! . . . . Tomorrow's another day Dal you'll know your aim is getting better if your shoes remain dry ..... FWIW | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 556 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.206.5 Rating: N/A |
Quiet flightless fowl. The Tucson sun is melting your winter brain cells! | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1393 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.178.71  Rating: N/A |
Foul BALL!! Try again LOL gomer | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 547 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 69.171.161.169  Rating: N/A |
HA HA | ||
| George M. Todd (George_todd)
Registered Member Username: George_todd Post Number: 1234 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 99.68.214.234 Rating: N/A |
When is a GM owner going to say that the cams and blower drive turn right on left handed engines, and only the crank is backwards? Thanks for the oil cooled crack LB, I liked it! G | ||
| Tom Christman (Tchristman)
Registered Member Username: Tchristman Post Number: 288 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 66.218.33.156 Rating: N/A |
On a V block 2 stroke Detroit, no matter what rotation the engine is doing, the rear gear drives are always rotating the same direction. Since they drive the blower-it only operates one direction. So the answer is, yes the 50DN works on either left or right rotation engine since it is running the same way no matter what. Good Luck, TomC |
