blueovalz Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 I finally got the alternator mounted, and with no weight added to the front end. Thanks for all the alternator wiring info on a previous post. This thing starts charging at 14vdc at about 20mph. http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1541023&a=13789583&p=55308062 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Where is that mounted? What drives the belt? Very interesting. Was this done because of lack of room or weight distribution? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Ok I cry uncle, What it's hooked to? or rather whats running it? Enquiring minds want to know. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Terry, wheretheheckizzzat mounted????? Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Interior of the car, through the trans tunnel, hooked to the driveshaft Heh, any chance you could put a smaller pulley on it Terry? Maybe get the charging speed down perhaps... How much noise is that making in the passenger compartment? It's in there where you can hear it, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 I think Terry better fess up! There will be a convoy of HybridZ heading to his house by morning. Oh I figured it out there is a shaft that goes up the tunnel and then with another pully and belt ends at a set of bike pedals for the passenger. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 I think Terry better fess up! There will be a convoy of HybridZ's heading to his house by morning. Oh I figured it out there is a shaft that goes up the tunnel and then with another pully and belt ends at a set of bike pedals for the passenger. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Terry, that's a TRIP! Make sure the passengers don't get their fingers caught in the alt fan blades ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 This is used ALOT on racing cars, for weight distribution reasons and less drag on the engine. The major drawback, as far as I'm concerned, is when and if you get stuck in traffic (SoCal perspective). The alternator won't be charging, and if you have an electric fan running and fuel injection and lights etc (which if you're in traffic, the fan will probably be running) the battery will go flat pretty quickly, unless of course lay into it and smoke the tires . I think maybe a better (unfortunately more expensive) solution would be to get the water pump alternator (alternator housed in the pulley of the waterpump with a single wire coming out the back). That makes for a nice neat assembly, but is about $500., which isn't that bad, I suppose, since you're getting a high quality aluminum H2O pump and high quality alternator in one unit. Tim Here's the link for the waterpump/alternator setup [ October 17, 2001: Message edited by: Tim240Z ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 17, 2001 Author Share Posted October 17, 2001 What I used was a Ford power steering pump, that was ever so slightly modified to fit between the driveshaft and the diff (actually the adapter plate to the diff). The electricals will run for 40 minutes (fans, fuel pump, ign) on just the battery alone. With the alternator, tests around town are very positive on keeping the battery up on charge. The pulley ratio is 3:1, but I have a 5:1 set-up if I need more speed. Here is a look at the other side http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1541023&a=13789583&p=55308064. The noise is much less noticable than that hog Holley fuel pump, and yes, a cover will be going over this to keep clothes and fingers out. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 17, 2001 Author Share Posted October 17, 2001 Here it is again. This photo is up-side-down. http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1541023&a=13789583&p=55308064 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Ahhh, I finally can visualize what Tim has been talking to me about for the past 2 months Except I thought the thing would be mounted under the car, great work Terry! And if the batt can keep things going for 40 mins at a standstill, this is looking better and better! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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