On Feb 5, 12:56*pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
>
> Not such a bad idea.
>
> See the variety of alternators this guy has on eBay:http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Georgia-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
> just as an example.
>
> Maybe the 8kw ST Generator-alternator head
> That puts out 33 Amps at 240V.
> or the 12KW for 50 Amps.
>
> Can be direct-coupled with a special coupling and bellhousing
> adapter or even belt driven (1:1 ratio).
>
> Note that these are 4-pole alternators.
> 2-pole cheapies are to be avoided as the engine needs to
> run at 3600 RPm instead of leisurely 1800 RPm.
>
> VW engine will be loafing even with the 12KW load.
>
> Have a gander at these engines on Samba: "used to bail hay on
> Pennsylvania Amish farms in the ‘70s & ‘80s"http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=700422
>
> LOL
>
> Speedy Jimhttp://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

He's got some good stuff but I'm thinking I would definitly need an
electrition to hook all that up. I can barely work a light switch.

Rany