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From: "George Lendich" <lendich@aanet.com.au>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Harley Davidson Generator
Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 07:05:32 +1000
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 Ernest,
How much extra depth/ space did you need to mount the generator. I guess you 
made extra long stand-offs to the front plate, however I can't quite see how 
you managed to mount the starter - did you use spacers on the starter mount 
tabs?
George (down under)

> Todd Bartrim wrote:
>> Hi Ernest;
>>     You were working on installing an H-D generator between your engine & 
>> redrive, which I have a great interest in. Last post I find about it was 
>> last August in which you were promising pics soon. Did you ever get this 
>> done?
>>     Also from your info there was a link to CompuFire, where it looks 
>> like the best option was this one;
>> - *55540* 32 AMP EVO Style (Narrow Stator/Rotor) Aftermarket Engines $250
>> but your last post on the subject says;
>> - BTW, I have the Harley Davidson generator now. 38 Amps. $288.17. 9lbs.
>> So did you buy this one direct from H-D? What are its dimensions? Part #?
>>
>> I'm currently in a position where it's the ideal time to do these sorts 
>> of things, so I'd like to take a real close look at it now and try to 
>> make it happen.
>>
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMount.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMount3.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMount4.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMount5.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMount6.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMount7.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMounted.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorMounted2.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorParts.jpg
> http://ernest.isa-geek.org/Delta/Pictures/EngineGeneratorTest.jpg
>
> The stator is held off of the back of the PSRU with 3/16" coupling nuts. 
> One is shifted to the side, so the installation is in effect keyed to only 
> fit one way.
>
> I don't like the stand-off.  I tried to fabricate it from .065 4130.  It 
> isn't even close to being centered.  I am working on setting up an 
> aluminum casting rig.  I'll cast, and then machine a mount so that it is 
> guaranteed centered and mounted solid.  The rotor mount is bolted to the 
> flywheel along with the standoff plate that holds the clutch plate that 
> provides the connection between the e-shaft and PSRU input shaft.  The 
> rotor has two sheer screws to hold it in place.  The replacement mount 
> will come up the rotor's sides to further lock it in place.
>
> All I gotta do now is get 'er done.
>
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