Neat solution for mounting the alternator - but maybe a daft question - Why didnt you attach the alternator protective cover to the chassis instead of the alternator/engine block ? Surely that would reduce the risk of shattering the alternator end housing?
that is certainly a lot of Amps! good find, not exactly the cheapest unit in the world though!
Good Question, I did look at that option for a long time. Problem I was seeing is that if i mounted it to the chassis, I've got to allow for movement between the cover and the belt drive, so I couldn't have a close fitting cover, so to get the same protection I'd have ended up with a massive cover, and then i was running into also sorts of clearance issues with the fuel tank, exhaust and strut.Why didn't you attach the alternator protective cover to the chassis instead of the alternator/engine block
As you say there is always the risk of shattering the alt. housing, but the cover is very light, and the lip buts up against the alternator and block, so its not bouncing around on the studs, I think that risk is fairly low.
Last edited by ByrneEngineering; 03-01-2021 at 21:44.
Nice work yet again.
Is it me or does your band saw seem to move around a lot?!
Yep, that overworked little bandsaw is not the most stable thing in the world, it's on wheels, which dosn't 't help, I've got a proper vertical bandsaw sitting on my trailer, but it's massive and I need some help getting it into the workshop
Wheels would explain it somewhat!
Jealous of your workshop though. I have a small pillar drill and a bench vice and that's it apart from the usual hand tools. Oh I do have a small compressor too.....
Next Video, I have a look at a wheel bearing issue
https://youtu.be/Z7rp34zyhQc
Col, thats perseverance for you. I would have needed a slab of safety beers before considering that task and still wouldn't have had the skills to complete it.....Well done!
Cheers Ade
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