[SEL] Looking for small alternator.

[Elden DuRand]

Tony:

The engine will only make enough power for a theoretical 10-15 amps so I don't need much of an alternator.

Of course, a larger alternator will just loaf that much more.

Take care - Elden
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> Elden,
> Why only 20 amps?  Most automotive alternators 
> that I've messed with have a capacity of at least 
> 60-80 amps, all the way up to 160 amps for the 
> heavy duty ones.  If you're building a regulator 
> it shouldn't really matter though.
> 
> Most of the older Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles 
> from the 70's and early 80's used external regulators.
> 
> -Tony