REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator

[Laurence Coen]

Mike,

I ran a W&B and 4# at the alternator arm moved the CG 0.1" aft.  If you're that close don't ever fly naked.

Larry Coen
N136LC


From: Michael Watson 
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 2:30 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator


Thanks John,

I got an 70 amp Mitsubishi alternator out of a late model Honda, it fits perfectly but it's 4 lbs
heaver than the one have. My CG is too far aft as it is, I hate to add more weight back there.
Was looking for a lighter alternative.

BTW: a couple of years ago, I remember you made a post asking if you reduced
the space between the top of your arm pit scoop and the wing from 1 inch to 1/2
inch, if it would pump more air into the plenum.

Did you reduce the area and did it reduce your CHT's ???




On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:51 PM, <aminetech at bluefrog.com> wrote:

  Mike,

  Mine is belt driven.  Seems like it shouldn't be hard to find one that fits.

  John

  --- mikewatsspg at gmail.com wrote:

  From: Michael Watson <mikewatsspg at gmail.com>
  To: Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org>
  Subject: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator
  Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:36:37 -0500 


  Posted this before but go no replies, thought I'd post again.

  My engine was purchased from Atlas Motors and came with a 35A
  alternator. Now that I have installed dual GRT HX EFIS, the little
  alternator is just not up to the task. 

  B&C Dose not make an alternator to fit the Franklin. 
  Which alternator are you Franklin drivers using.

  PS. 60 ~ 70 Amps.



  -- 
  Mike W.
  1997 Velocity Elite RG
  Franklin /IVO Electric CS
  Dual GRT EFIS HX Synthetic Vision

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1997 Velocity Elite RG
Franklin /IVO Electric CS
Dual GRT EFIS HX Synthetic Vision



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