Electrical / Generator question

[woodlandfarms]

I was talking to Ken today about some electrical stuff and pulled up the 1845/50 wiring chart. I also have JHC wiring mod... This all said, I was confused about one thing. The PT Deutsz engine has a Generator and not an alternator for power, right? So at the Generator connections there is a spare connection noted on the alternator [Alt [W]] Anyone have any idea what that output is and any specs for it?

 

[Gravy]

I'm pretty sure it's just terminology. Some manufacturers say alternator, some say AC generator. I'm pretty sure all the DC generators faded away some decades ago.

Gravy

 

[BobRip]

I'm pretty sure it's just terminology. Some manufacturers say alternator, some say AC generator. I'm pretty sure all the DC generators faded away some decades ago.

Gravy

I agree. The alternator is so much simplier and last longer with less maintenance. I suspect it cost less to build today.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Yeah, last time I saw a generator was on my old mans willies jeep. This said, what i was really wondering about was what the W on the electrical schematic was to. It is clearly (as clearly as a PT schematic can make it) sourced from the alternator... Any ideas? Have to talk to Terry tomorrow so I will ask...

Carl