*DC Genny project*
Well gang I've done it!...well how about 90% done. Not without more than the usual snags....
Started with this bracket I got from Ben (aka Milwright),
Then I got out my little extra 3.5 hp horizontal shaft engine, but what??? no , it has the bosses for aux mountings but they aren't drilled or tapped...so I put it away with all good intent of doing it soon...that was over a year ago...so now I got it out again and took the engine case apart and measured and drilled and tapped the 5/16-18 threads into it .660" deep. now the engine is ready to go...
Next I got a used GM single wire Alternator from my favorite junkyard for the astounding price of $10...and I'm gone! Whoo-hooo!...ah but the best laid plans of mice and men.... the accessory plate is machined for a 6" bolt pattern Alternator and this one is a 7.25" bolt pattern...hmmm, what to do? Well a little cut and grind and drill a couple of holes...voila...
Next assembly or the parts.....
And...well rats, got to change the Alternator pulley to a V groove and then that danged swing bolt is sticking out in the way so lets see, oh yeah I've got a hex cap screw in 3/8 too...ooh ok here it is ready to go to the Garage and hook into the system.....
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