In a message dated 6/16/2002 4:43:38 PM Pacific Standard Time,
europajim@juno.com writes:
> The crank is tapered at that end. The flywheel with the magnets on it is
> held on the crank with a blot that goes thru a large washer and into the
> end of the crank. There is a woodruff key in the taper to hold
> everything in alignment for timing purposes. I've modified that
> attachment area to allow for a coupling to hook up there and then drive
> thru the rubber sleeve to a similar unit which drives the alternator. I
> feel very confident that it will work out fine. I make sure that
> alignment was well within tolerances so the sleeve would only see
> rotational loads, no miss alignment problems. My unit leaves about 1/4"
> between the back of the alternator and the engine mounting frame.
>
>
What type of alternator are you using?
Dave
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