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pgmomni · 04-04-2010, 01:33 PM

dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA132005&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf

A few years back I got the idea of mounting a 2nd small as possible alternator on my Camry that would be air driven.
My idea was quickly shot down and discredited so I never pursued it.

BUT the idea has never left me as I just "feel" it could be done such that at hwy speeds belt driven alternator may never actually have to engage.

Well, the link above shows how it was down years ago to supply power to missiles!

Article is dated. Wonder if the old unused ordinance is still lying around that these mini alternators on it?

Pete

04-04-2010, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
pgmomni Camry MPG Modder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York, Maine Posts: 56 Camry CE - '00 Toyota Camry CE 90 day: 36.18 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	air driven alternator in military application... dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA132005&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf A few years back I got the idea of mounting a 2nd small as possible alternator on my Camry that would be air driven. My idea was quickly shot down and discredited so I never pursued it. BUT the idea has never left me as I just "feel" it could be done such that at hwy speeds belt driven alternator may never actually have to engage. Well, the link above shows how it was down years ago to supply power to missiles! Article is dated. Wonder if the old unused ordinance is still lying around that these mini alternators on it? Pete __________________ 2000 Camry CE 5 speed 128+K. Best 37.0, Goal is to break thru 36 consistently(Attained). New Goal 38. ScanGauge II, Unibrow(1 wiper) Air Intake, Mud flap delete, 3.5+" Front Spoiler, Full Moon Hubcaps(Lost). Upper Grille block. (New and improved Fall edition)