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Old 11-26-2008, 01:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
merccom
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Yes another alternator post

I think I want to try and build an alternator. My idea is to build a permanent magnet alternator only instead of using a belt and pulley to drive it, mount the magnets to the harmonic balancer and put the coils into a block mounted bracket around the balancer. This would also allow you to run an electric water pump and no pile of batteries in the trunk.

The problem, I have no idea how many magnets or how many turns on the coils I would need in order to achieve what I’m trying to accomplish

Anybody know of any resources or have any ideas?

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