REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator

[Carl Hoffman]

I've been using a NAPA 60 amp alternator for a Mazda B2300 pickup on my Franklin for the past 8 years.

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Carl Hoffman

---- Original message ----
>Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:48:08 -0500
>From: "Michael Watson" <mikewatsspg at gmail.com>  
>Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator  
>To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
>
>   Thanks Larry,
>   I'll check out my local NAPA store. One problem is that most of 
>   these Auto stores only sell rebuilt alternators which has a terrible
>   reputation. 
>   I was wondering why none of the Franklin drivers responded to the post.
>
>   On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Laurence Coen <lwcoen at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>     Mike,
>      
>     I too have an Atlas Motors Franklin.  I was told at one time that the alternator
>     was from a Nissian B2000 pickup.  If you take it to a NAPA parts store they can
>     probably match it up to a higher output unit with the same mount.  The guys at my
>     local NAPA store actually know stuff.
>      
>     Larry Coen
>     N136LC
>     SE/RG Franklin-IVO
>     From: Michael Watson
>     Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:18 AM
>     To: Reflector
>     Subject: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator
>     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 or 70 Amps.
>
>     --
>     Mike W.
>     1997 Velocity Elite RG
>     Franklin /IVO Electric CS
>
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