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No, Joe, I did not. I
had not realized at the time (boy, have I gained
an education messing with this alternative engine
stuff {:>)) that simply putting a circuit
breaker in the field coil line would not
necessarily turn off the alternator when it was
pulled. I have verified that pulling the CB
after the alternator is turning does NOT turn it
off - at least not mine. But, I never had an
automobile alternator ever run away voltage wise
(all have simply quite producing adequate
voltage), so decided to leave well enough alone.
I figured my modifications might reduce
reliability and never the kind of problem most
feared in aircraft usage, so have not
altered/modified it. But, other's have. It would
be interesting to take a survey and find out how
many on the list have or have not modified their
alternators.
Ed
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From: "josrph berki"
<jskmberki@windstream.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 7:14 PM
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft"
<flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Alternator
Ed,
Thanks for the input. Did you modify it at all to
remove the regulator or
provide for disabling the field?
Joe
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Anderson"
<eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft"
<flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:38 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Alternator
Joe, I still
fly with the old standard Rx-7 alternator - have
been ever
since I launched in 1998 - never failed so I'm still
hauling around about
5
lbs more
weight that I need to. So can't offer you any light
weight
solutions. But, there are others that have done
research on light weight
alternators whom I'm certain will offer suggestions.
Ed
Edward L. Anderson
Anderson Electronic Enterprises LLC
305 Reefton Road
Weddington, NC 28104
http://www.andersonee.com
http://www.eicommander.com
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From: "josrph berki"
<jskmberki@windstream.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:21 PM
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft"
<flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: [FlyRotary] Alternator
> What alternator is being used on the rotary?
With EFI and electronic
> ignition I would think a 60 amp would be
suitable. Does anyone have a
> light
> weight small solution? Thanks for any help.
>
> Joe Berki
> Limo EZ
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