Here's one way a small alternator can be mounted on a Renesis:
     * 60 amp Delco alternator (8 lbs)
     * Brackets made from 0.10 4130
     * the upper bracket uses 2 existing 8mm and 2 existing 6mm holes in the
     block
     * the lower bracket uses 3 8mm studs in the front housing (is this part
     of the housing strong enough?)
     * Alternator slide adjuster cut down from stock Rensis part
     * 12mm, 4" diameter idler pulley
     * Stock water pump pulley used to underdrive the alternator
     * Very ugly welding 8-)

     Scott Gettings

Scott,
Looks like a very good solution to me.  Let me ask one question.  Since
the alternator is adjustable, is the idler really necessary?

Mark S.

MARK, I DID NOT SEE THE PHOTO, BUT IF IT IS A SERPENTINE BELT, YOU NEED SPRING LOADED
IDLER (ops, sorry for the caps). I had my belt tensioned with the alternator, but
was starting to slip above 4000 rpm.
Buly


The reason for the idler is to clear the RX8 magnetic pickup sensor.
If you place the alternator lower to clear the mag pickup
there will not be enough belt wrap on the e-shaft pulley
to transfer the needed power.

Paul Lamar

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