generator instead of alternator

[fwdstuck]

These trucks came with alternators. My has a old generator with external box. Like the m37s. Did some of these come with a generator?

[brute4c]

There were a few odd units built that had unusual stuff...one of a kind type...have heard of a handful that said they had a generator...never seen a pic though.

Does the truck have any other unusual stuff electrically on it? Radio or lighting or something?

[fwdstuck]

No, everything else is normal. Like stock.

Here is the box:



Here is the generator:

[Binford]

Mine was apparently a radio truck. Here's what I've got under the hood:










I would love to learn what all these parts do if anyone knows and can explain it in layman's terms....


(Oops! I'm missing a belt! Better get on that!)

[brute4c]

Binford, you have the 100 amp alternator....it is detailed here in the manuals:

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/view.php?pg=20chap3-4

fwdstuck...I wonder if it is a replacement for the stock one or a one of a kind factory one...I havent seen one like that before...sorry I cant be more help.

[fwdstuck]

I was thinking it might had a alternator on it at one time and it went down. And who ever owned the truck, stuck a generator on, out of a junked m37. Maybe?

[Binford]

Binford, you have the 100 amp alternator....it is detailed here in the manuals:

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/view.php?pg=20chap3-4

Yup. That's it.

I noted an error on the first picture though. The numbered items 7 and 16 are reversed. #7 is listed as the Rectifier, but is really the Regulator and vice-versa.

Now I sort of know what those parts do. Rectifier changes AC to DC and the Regulator, well....regulates the current, eh?

So can I do anything special with this setup? Is there going to be a long line of folks trying to get that from me when I eventually do an engine swap?! Or no....?