1965 volvo P544 .. finding a generator

mrgadget39 · Post by **mrgadget39** » 27 Jul 2014, 14:53

good evening everyone
i live in Nova Scotia , Canada and i am having a very difficult time locating a new generator for my 1965 Volvo P544 ... can find them in the US but most don't ship to Canada.
any help you could give me in locating one would be greatly appreciated ..
ps ... i love my volvo
best regards
bill

tommyt544 · Post by **tommyt544** » 27 Jul 2014, 22:34

For new I'd go to Olof at Vintage Imports in BC. http://www.vintageimportparts.com. He ships from Canada and if you're willing to wait it could be in NS in a few weeks.

Please private message me because I'm also from Nova Scotia and own a '63 544. Heck, you might have seen my metallic blue 544 on display in the New Glasgow dealership back in the 80s. We have much to discuss!

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 28 Jul 2014, 06:50

mrgadget39 wrote:...very difficult time locating a new generator for my 1965 Volvo P544 ...

If 12 Volt system, have you considered using an alternator?

mrgadget39 · Post by **mrgadget39** » 28 Jul 2014, 17:20

is there an alternator available that will bolt up ... that would be great
tks
bill

mrgadget39 · Post by **mrgadget39** » 28 Jul 2014, 17:29

.. tks for the Olof tip , i have purchased from him before ... tried to private message you but couldn't make it work ...

.. can you get an alternator adapter kit to bolt on .. that would be great .. tks
bill

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 28 Jul 2014, 18:59

mrgadget39 wrote:is there an alternator available that will bolt up

I don't recall when Volvos (444/544) changed to 12 Volt systems.

But, I recently bought a B18 motor that has a Chrysler alternator on it.

But, using a GM alternator would be better since it is plug n play on electrical side.

Thread: I guess I'll be posting in here more often...

tommyt544 · Post by **tommyt544** » 29 Jul 2014, 11:04

mrgadget39 wrote:is there an alternator available that will bolt up ... that would be great
tks
bill

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-Alternato ... 0d&vxp=mtr

Ironically, that's also Olof from Vintage Imports.

To reply to my private message, just click the link above this message that says "1 new messages".

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 29 Jul 2014, 11:38

tommyt544 wrote: Ironically, that's also Olof from Vintage Imports.

Good find,

but as noted on ebay - "It works just fine but I wanted you to know it would not work with my Delco alternator....However I also had an old Motorola and an old Bosch and they both fit in every regard."

I'd look for GM kit...I know I could fabricate one, but...

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 29 Jul 2014, 11:45

Here's a GM kit: ALTERNATOR UPGRADE KIT INFO

But, they stiff you on price, some $100