We just did a 689 mile trip in the Hawk, and discovered a number of things. It does not like to climb mountains using 89 octaine fuel that has the ethenol additive, but does very well on 93.
But the biggest lesson learned is that we must switch to an alternator, the generator, just like it did back when I was a kid in the 50's cannot handle lights, wipers, and defroster, in a stop and go traffic jam..........just no way.
On our way out to the Shrock Brothers we had some rain and some stop and go, but all in day time, and we had no problems. When we left their place, we made a wrong turn, in the rain and on the way to State College Pa a semi, lost its fuel tank. The traffic was a mess, and with no lights on the intersate, we needed all the acessories on.
Coming home today was all rain, and major tie ups.
I need to know how to wire up an alternator, but more important who's make and WHO MAKES or could PROVIDE me photos of a mounting bracket(s) for it.
Don't, please, say its simple, cause maybe it is easy for you, but difficult for me and we are talking about a non Studebaker block but the PACKARD 352 Block.
Can the amp meter be used or is that too difficult or not worth doing?
Thanks Bill