Hi All,

Does anybody know if alternators perform equally well regardless of the
direction they are spun?  I'm wondering if I can mount my alternator
facing the engine rather than along side. This will cause it to turn
"backwards". It is internally regulated if that matters. Also, what RPM
do alternators like to spin at for sustained periods as in an aircraft
application, it seems that the automobile pulley sizes might not be
acceptable for an engine running 6500 RPM for hours on end during cruise
operations.             Thanx for the help,                   Dave M



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