generator conversion to alternator

Hi all, this is my first post. I recently purchased a 1949 ford f-1. On just my 4th drive with this truck the voltage regulator mal-functioned, burning up the generator.(while parked) This sure did draw attention at the local ice cream stand. After hearing, "well, these things happen" from more than 3 different people, I decided to order a PowerGen alternator. This is suppose to look like the original generator, while having the benefits of a modern alternator. I haven't recieved it yet.    Does anyone have experience installing one of these?  What is the proper thing to do with the three wires that run to the original voltage regulator?  Any help would be appreciated.  I am looking forward to driving this truck soon.   Thanks,  Joe  

Should come with instructions........ Chances are if it's a new modern unit , alot of them have a built in voltage regulator. Keep posting any questions and I will check with one of the guys in my truck club. He has a '50 and has a shop called Trail Generator. They do nothing but rebuild alternators and starters and of course GENERATORS He is my answerman when comes to electrics and he is old school
 Dude  

Hi.  I am  interested to see what they offer you.  Since you now have a 6 Volt Battery, to keep things EXTREMELY original, they would must be supplying you an actual 6 Volt Alternator.  Regulator circuitry would be in a new look-alike 1949 regulator, with instructions on reattaching your wires to their new hardware.  It is possible to install a modern 12 Volt alternator with rectifiers and regulator circuitry all within a 6 Volt Generator housing.  I envision a hefty price tag, however,  for preserving this "appearance" of originality. This modern 12 Volt Alternator will require a 12 Volt Battery.  Ground the battery to the frame, ground the frame to the engine.  Connect the alternator output wire to the battery + (Usually by connecting it to the battery terminal of the starter solenoid since the battery is already hooked up there), and ground the alternator housing to the engine.  

Converting to 12 Volt requires a balast resistor between ignition switch and distributor points, replacing bulbs as they burn out with 12 volt versions, step down resistor for electric motors (heater fan) or replace them.  Same for Horn(s) and starter motor (Boy - that 12V Battery will really spin that sucker!).  Please let us know what they propose to do.  

Hello Joe,
The Power Gen is a one wire system. You only need to hook up a battery source wire to make it work. The wire on the B terminal of your regulator will do.
I have met a few people that had their POWER GEN burn up. If you remove the rear cover you will see a small square window with fins showing inside. This is where all of the cooling air is routed thru the internal voltage regulator. The regulator stays real cool while the stator windings burn up.
Here is another option for generator to alternator conversion.
http://www.ejwhitneyco.com/automotive.html