On 12/03/2010 05:21 PM, josrph berki wrote: 
> Ernest, 
> 
> Nice job, I like the idea of eliminating the alternator up front. I was 
> wondering if a timing wheel could be incorporated for injector or ignition 
> triggering? What will be the rating of the alternator (amps)? 
>  
The generator is rated for 40A. A little low, but sufficient for the day VFR flying I'll be doing. 
 
The starter ring closely resembles the timing wheel on the front of my engine....just a LOT larger, and not missing any teeth. It is certainly feasible that some sort of optical sensor could be incorporating into the blower cowling, with the starter ring gear acting as interrupters to give accurate timing, and a single hole locate further in to locate #1 TDC. 
 
It is not something I'm willing to tackle at this time, though. With the alternator gone, I put a timing wheel where the pulleys were. Some of my small aluminum castings were mounts for the timing wheel sensors. I like the idea of not having to run small wires all the way across the engine for a sensitive reluctance sensor. 
 
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