> I stopped by Valeo's Inc. booth and met with the salesmen about
    the starter
     > alternator they had mounted on the engine. It looks just like a large
     > alternator. The unit was 14v.
     >
     >
     > Here is a webpage that shows a picture. The advantage to us pilots of
     > course is the elimination of the toothed flywheel and starter motor.
     >
     >
     > http://www.ae-plus.com/Key%20topics/kt-supplychain-news4.htm
     >
     >
     > I got the sales person's card and he said he would try to find a
    sales
     > outlet for us. He did mention the unit was currently being
    installed on the
     > CR-3 Citroen and the Smart
     >
     > http://www.worldcarfans.com/8070710.003/smart-goes-hybrid!
     >
     > Doug in Japan
     >
     >
     > Dang that picture was busted on the web site. Doug, can you click
    on the
     > picture with
     > the right mouse button and save it as a jpg?
     >
     > Paul Lamar
     >

    Paul,

    No sorry, it doesn't show up on my computer either. Since that is very
    common with my old system I assumed it would work on yours. Guess
    not. The
    unit looks just like a large alternator. Very similar to the size on the
    Renesis. It must be heavier though with the amperages they quote in the
    above site. I assume it must be wound with flat copper wire.

    I sent the 16X pictures earlier to you.

    Doug in Japan
    -----------------------------------------------------------------

    Here's a not too detailed picture of the Alt/starter.  Looks like
    you would have to use a Serpentine or cog belt on the engine.

    Joel



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