Can anyone please point me towards the smallest usable alternator, I have a size problem !! Frank
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David Morton
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Racemettle Ltd - Lightweight Alternators
In Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
[email protected]
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[email protected]
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Dave, been there - too big !
Dimi Terleckyj
Lifetime Supporter
Hi Frank
Are you boasting again ?????????????
Dimi
Are you boasting again ?????????????
Dimi
Frank,
Try this, but I think it may be too large also. Bike wreckers may have something.
Dave
Directline Product Page
Try this, but I think it may be too large also. Bike wreckers may have something.
Dave
Directline Product Page
flatchat(Chris)
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David / Chris, thanks for input. I am looking for something less than 120mm long from centre of v pulley to back of unit, preferably with no electrical connections right at the back face. Thanks again, Frank ( I will follow up the Honda gullwing unit to see if I can get a V pulley on it )
Don't know all the specifics of your needs but RaceMate builds combination Water Pump Alternators for Ford and Chevy::
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Here's the poop-sheet on them ::
http://www.racemate.com/images/PDF/Alternator.pdf
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Here's the poop-sheet on them ::
http://www.racemate.com/images/PDF/Alternator.pdf
Randy, I like that, seriously consider trying that line, but expensive ! Frank
IIRC Russ Noble had some problems with the racemate.
May be worth using the search feature.
May be worth using the search feature.
Thanks Scott, Russ ?
Indycars used to and may still use the cable driven alts. If the issue is just the packaging then this may be an option.
Frank,
You have to let us know what the project is?? If it is space constraints, have you considered running it off the half shafts or similar rotating object such as the flywheel? Or mounting it in an unconventional place like the top of the engine above the water pump, assuming you have one!!
I know some of the Gull Wings have a ton of electronics on them so they have to put out some power.
Bill
You have to let us know what the project is?? If it is space constraints, have you considered running it off the half shafts or similar rotating object such as the flywheel? Or mounting it in an unconventional place like the top of the engine above the water pump, assuming you have one!!
I know some of the Gull Wings have a ton of electronics on them so they have to put out some power.
Bill
Thanks for the warning Ron, I will ring them tomorrow. Bill, no its just a full house Gurney Weslake with dry sump pump etc, we have just kept everything tight to the front of the engine to maintain its position ( in a GTD ) without having to modify bulkhead etc. Plan is to mount it directly in front of the left hand cylinder head, but the v belt alignment has been moved back closer to the block making things tight ! Thanks guys for all input, Frank
Paul Thompson 'Hooligan'
Admin
Frank -
I looked at a race 289 a couple of weeks ago on webers that was running what looked like a tiny alternator to me. The engine builder said it was from a Citroen 2CV and was fine for the TVR Griff it was being used in (Points ignition but with full road-spec lighting)
Obviously I don't know what the rated output is but I guess so long as you're not running Blackpool illuminations from it you may well be ok.
Another possibility perhaps??
I looked at a race 289 a couple of weeks ago on webers that was running what looked like a tiny alternator to me. The engine builder said it was from a Citroen 2CV and was fine for the TVR Griff it was being used in (Points ignition but with full road-spec lighting)
Obviously I don't know what the rated output is but I guess so long as you're not running Blackpool illuminations from it you may well be ok.
Another possibility perhaps??
Hi Paul, when did you lasr see a Citroen 2cv ? pretty rare now, Frank
Paul Thompson 'Hooligan'
Admin
Available new on Ebay - search on '2CV alternator' and if you email/call them I'm sure they could give you the dimensions...
Jim Rosenthal
Supporter
Actually there are quite a few of them about, and lots of parts suppliers here in the states.
The shop where my GT40 is being assembled are actually specialists in auto electric work; I'll find out if they know of anything.
Have you looked in the marine market- an alternator from an outboard such as a Honda would be smaller, although you'd have to fit the pulley on it.
The shop where my GT40 is being assembled are actually specialists in auto electric work; I'll find out if they know of anything.
Have you looked in the marine market- an alternator from an outboard such as a Honda would be smaller, although you'd have to fit the pulley on it.
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