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Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: Black-Back on May 15, 2004, 01:05:57 PM

Does anybody know if there is a way to adapt an alternator to a stock type three fan housing??? and if so where can I get it!!

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: Matt on May 15, 2004, 05:22:54 PM

Toby Erkson has done this with a forklift alternator, interesting install to say the least.

Matt

click here (http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/gen2alt.htm)

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: steveo_32 on May 18, 2004, 11:39:08 PM

Most forklifts use Nippendenso equipt alts,  Try a chevy sprint they are also avail from powermaster in case you need SUPER POWER!!! BAHAHAHA~
Its the same one i used on my blower motor!
Cheers

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: GMB on May 20, 2004, 03:01:57 PM

Thats an excellent conversion, but hey If you are going to the trouble, get a 70 amp or better. seems like a lot of work for 40 amps.

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: Black-Back on June 21, 2004, 11:41:01 PM

Hmmmmm....... definately something to think about, thanks guys!!!
 

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: GMB on June 23, 2004, 09:24:43 AM

I did strap a rabbit 75 amp alternator onto a 73 wagen a couple years ago. All I did was clearance the fan housing a little then fab a new strap found a longer belt and bobs your uncle. Needless to say it wasn't pretty but it did work and with only a small dimple in the deck cover was able to close the lid. It would have been better with a smaller alt. and some time spent making a proper bracket to fit properly in the fan housing with belt adjustment. It is a great conversion.
    Gary.

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: Tom H. on June 23, 2004, 01:09:35 PM

Hmmm, an alt was stock on my engine............ B)

 :rockon:  

Title: Generator>alternator
Post by: Matt on June 23, 2004, 07:21:34 PM

I heard these guys are getting a kit ready, no info on the site about it though. just a rumor???

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