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Old 11-01-2015, 10:13 PM
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone has heard of anyone modifying up a car alternator to charge a battery on a Narrow Frame Cub, but using the start generator as a starter only????
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Why would you do that? It already has a generator. No need for an alternator too.
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Old 11-01-2015, 10:41 PM
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I looked at a 100 awhile back that a guy did it. He used a alternator out of an old GM car with a built in regulator.
I don't know why he did it, I didn't ask
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Its possible to do. Very possible. But id look into just making the starter generator work correctly . If you do decide to use a alternator, a GM 1 wire would probably be the easiest to make work. Fabricating up mounts wouldn't be to hard either.
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But it will gain you nothing except another part to fail, another belt to wear, another accessory to rob power..... and a complete waste of the time to build and mount it.....
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But it will gain you nothing except another part to fail, another belt to wear, another accessory to rob power..... and a complete waste of the time to build and mount it.....
Agree completely.... use working and/or rebuilt starter generators that will be olug and play will be the same price if not cheaper then the alternator itself
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Agree completely.... use working and/or rebuilt starter generators that will be olug and play will be the same price if not cheaper then the alternator itself
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Would a Cub Cadet S/G have enough output to maintain the battery, power 2 forward facing lights, a back-up light, a flashing light and a small 12v heater to help keep the windshield in the cab from frosting up?
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Depending on the lights and heater maybe
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It is about amps, just add them up. For items that tell you watts, divide the watts by 13.8 (this is a decent average voltage for a charging electrical system. Remember that the PTO draws power too if it is on. You should stay under the rating for the generator. IIRC, the starter/generator/VR setup is good for 25 amps. Someone correct me if I am wrong on the amp rating for the s/g.
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