Hi Reinhart,
I'll take a stab at this, but by no means are these definitive answers.
Is there any chance to get out more power from the original generator?
>>> The voltage regulator controls the voltage of the generator (duh ;).
>>> Theoretically, you could tweak it to produce more voltage, but what
>>> you want is more amperage. This is pretty much limited by the size
>>> of the generator. Best you can do is get a good rebuild of your
>>> generator.
Is changing to an alternator the better way?
>>> If rebuilding the generator still doesn't produce enough current, this
>>> is probably your only recourse (short of going to a larger capacity
>>> generator).
Are there any spezial hints fort he European market regarding model and
mounting?
>>> I think Delco makes an alternator that is a good all-around unit (it's
>>> used in aviation conversions as well). Some alternators have a built-in
>>> regulator. The tough part will be getting the proper mounting hardware.
>>> I think a few people in the US have converted to alternators, you can
>>> probably find some help on the SOL website: http://www.team.net/sol/
Will I have to change to negative ground or is it possible to keep it
positive?
>>> Theoretically, you might be able to convert
>>> one by reversing the diodes and changing some wiring, but I've never
>>> heard of it being done. There is a company that makes an alternator
>>> that looks just like a generator, and I THINK they have positive-ground
>>> as well, but they are very expensive. Sorry, my usual computer is in
>>> the shop and I don't have a link for you, maybe another Lister can help.
Try a good rebuild of your generator first, and get your voltage regulator
checked-out. Worn brushes and commutator can limit current. Your generator
should put out 14V, give or take, at a couple thousand RPM with no load
(lights, megawatt stereo, etc.)
bs
Reinhart Rosner (aon) wrote:
>During the last years i did not notice the problems about electrictiy in my
>100 as I always thought it was the batteries that were weak. In autumn it
>was necessary to change the batteries but at the Austrian Alpine Rallye the
>real cause was evident. After some hours driving through the pouring rain
>with wiper and driving lights on, the new batteries would not even let my
>starter say beep.
>As a new law will force us to drive with the lights on all day (like in the
>Scandinavian countries) I am thinking about improvements for my electrical
>power supply.
>
>Is there any chance to get out more power from the original generator?
>
>Is changing to an alternator the better way?
>
>Are there any spezial hints fort he European market regarding model and
>mounting?
>
>Will I have to change to negative ground or is it possible to keep it
>positive?
>
>Regards
>Reinhart
>
>Reinhart Rosner
>1955 AH 100 BN1
>Vienna - Austria
>
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