Alternator on Petter A1
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Alternator on Petter A1
Not really a new project,
http://www.stationaryengineforum.net/t5236-another-petter-a1?highlight=another+petter+a1
But added an alternator today
Most know I use a scooter at rallies, basically because I have not a lot of cartilage in my ankle joint and although I am a fidget arris (can't keep still, have to be doing something) can't walk far without loads of pain, so the scooter is my saving grace, give in and play dead or balls to it, find a way, the latter is my choice
Only problem with scooters is they have these annoying things called batteries that make them go, a big problem in a field for 3-5 days at a rally. The idea is that all the time I am with the engine during the day I can plug the scooter charger into an inverter powered by a car battery that will be charged by this alternator, that way provided the A1 doesn't let me down scooter battery range shouldn't be an issue
Fabricated a bracket, slapped it all together with the wiring loosely rigged and fired her up:
Next job is to wire it properly and mount the Ammeter, it will be set up so the battery will be in a slightly separate place but more on that later
http://www.stationaryengineforum.net/t5236-another-petter-a1?highlight=another+petter+a1
But added an alternator today
Most know I use a scooter at rallies, basically because I have not a lot of cartilage in my ankle joint and although I am a fidget arris (can't keep still, have to be doing something) can't walk far without loads of pain, so the scooter is my saving grace, give in and play dead or balls to it, find a way, the latter is my choice
Only problem with scooters is they have these annoying things called batteries that make them go, a big problem in a field for 3-5 days at a rally. The idea is that all the time I am with the engine during the day I can plug the scooter charger into an inverter powered by a car battery that will be charged by this alternator, that way provided the A1 doesn't let me down scooter battery range shouldn't be an issue
Fabricated a bracket, slapped it all together with the wiring loosely rigged and fired her up:
Next job is to wire it properly and mount the Ammeter, it will be set up so the battery will be in a slightly separate place but more on that later
Last edited by blackvanman on Tue Apr 16 2013, 21:47; edited 2 times in total (Reason for editing : fudging thing keeps swapping my words out, WTF?)
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
A very good idea Andy, just wondering what difference it would make if the battery voltage was low, can you tell the engine is under more of a load if so what's it like. Hope you understand the question
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
I bought a Petter A1 with the idea of putting an alternator on it for similar reasons plus Winter lightups, however I now appear to have mislaid the alternator that I had for it so that is on hold for a while at least. Maybe it will reappear in the Autumn?
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
By the time you find the alternator you'll have lost the Petter.
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
stationary stu wrote:By the time you find the alternator you'll have lost the Petter.
Stu.
I think in truth the Petter may be sold on before then Stu, now that is a first for me!
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Foden wrote:stationary stu wrote:By the time you find the alternator you'll have lost the Petter.
Stu.
I think in truth the Petter may be sold on before then Stu, now that is a first for me!
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Are you thinning out Pete or just selling the odd engine to make room for new engines to arrive.
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stationary stu wrote:
Are you thinning out Pete or just selling the odd engine to make room for new engines to arrive.
Stu.
Running out of room rapidly Stu! There may be another D type coming my way shortly so unless I find somewhere to stack them all a few will have to fly the nest! That will come hard, deciding what has to go will be the problem as some dont run as well as I would like and I cant sell an engine that isn't in good order, I may decide to just rid a few aircooled's!
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
That's not a good thing to have to do Pete but when needs must you'll just have to find good homes for them.
I'm seriously thinking about letting some of mine go. I think it will be the Lister G first as it's getting too much for me to move now. I't such a smame as it's a great running engine, it can stand all winter then turn on the petrol tap and one good swing and away she goes. I'm like you I don't want to sell any engines as non runners or if they have a fault on them. I always promised myself that I would rally every engine that I get up and running correctly. The Lister J I have has never been rallied for a lot of years so I'd like to get that sorted and rallied a few times before I think about selling it.
Stu.
I'm seriously thinking about letting some of mine go. I think it will be the Lister G first as it's getting too much for me to move now. I't such a smame as it's a great running engine, it can stand all winter then turn on the petrol tap and one good swing and away she goes. I'm like you I don't want to sell any engines as non runners or if they have a fault on them. I always promised myself that I would rally every engine that I get up and running correctly. The Lister J I have has never been rallied for a lot of years so I'd like to get that sorted and rallied a few times before I think about selling it.
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
Lol Andy,
What you need is a lister powered lazyboy! Keeps with the engine theme and keeps you mobile.
I'm thinking of making a cart to hold at least two engines, but driven by a small stationary engine (IHC) with the tranny of a riding mower.
That may just keep me from hurting myself lol.
John.
What you need is a lister powered lazyboy! Keeps with the engine theme and keeps you mobile.
I'm thinking of making a cart to hold at least two engines, but driven by a small stationary engine (IHC) with the tranny of a riding mower.
That may just keep me from hurting myself lol.
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Re: Alternator on Petter A1
John an IHC engine is to valuable to use on a cart can you could pick up a CAT or Cummins engine for it then you should have enough power with some to spare.
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