>       I plan on adding a B&C SD20  alternator to the 914, which is destined 
> to receive a Woodcomp CS prop through the same driveshaft area, and wish to 
> avoid any interference to either.
>         Is there someone in similar circumstances who might advise me, yea 
> or nay?
>  
Fergus,
It seems that the 914 drive doesn't spin fast enough for the SD20 to 
produce the rated power.
How about leaving the prop governor on the top pick-up pad, and 
installing the alternator at the rear of the engine, like in
http://contrails.free.fr/elec_second_alternateur.php ?
The Europa certainly has enough room below the cowl, since the original 
idea came from Europa builders Jim Butcher and Jim Nelson.
Season's greetings
Regards,
Gilles
http://contrails.free.fr
 
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