Mounting DC alternator to MEP002

[jesusgatos]

Wondering about spinning a 400A 28V DC alternator with an MEP-002A. Have a bunch of 002's and bought a few of those (MRAP/LMTV?) alternators at auction a whole ago. Seems like it would be pretty easy to machine an adapter that would allow a pulley to be bolted to the fan to drive an alternator. Would be used to charge banks of Hawker 6T-AGM batteries, which I'm currently charging with mil surplus 2000W Outback inverter/chargers. Charging with DC alternator should be more efficient, right? Alternator regulators are already tuned to charge hawker batteries, so the whole thing seems pretty straightforward to me. Thoughts?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Good to see you back again.

I would think it should work ok. I still charge my batts one at a time at least once a year though. It helps keep them in top shape.

 

[rustystud]

Hey Jesusgatos , why are you no longer an active member here ? Life to busy ? I really liked following your Deuce build, and your specialty trailers.

 

[Carl_in_NH]

400A @ 28V is ~15 HP, not including losses; full output would be a bit of a load for an 002 engine. 003 engine wouldn't mind much.

 

[Suprman]

I have 180a 28v apu generators

 

[jesusgatos]

Thanks, gonna give it a try.

 

[jesusgatos]

Hey Jesusgatos , why are you no longer an active member here ?

Management. This forum is a great resource, but don't like the way it's run. Their site, their rules, yeah yeah, get it. But think it sucks.