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Old 12-08-2018, 04:09 PM
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Interesting idea - convert to electric drive.
I don't think hanley's drive is going to hack it. That Balmar is 1.5 Kw, while you're talking about an alternator that almost 10 Kw! More belts, more belt tension, etc. I can see you breaking off the front end of the crankshaft.
I think you need a direct drive to the alternator - more like the vehicle mounted welding generators.
Besides, electric drive is not trouble free. Cleaning carbon dust out of the motor and dodging fireballs from the electrical controls will be in your future.
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