>> 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
    >
   The Stars  137 unit from Valeo

     http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Smart-ForTwo-MHD-Micro-Hybrid-Drive.html

   is said to develop a starting torque of 42N at 120 amps. 14 volts.
   42 Newton
   meters is about 31 foot pounds if I am not mistaken.

   Is that enough torque to start a high compression rotary???

   The engine this unit is designed to work with is a small 71 HP
   engine used
   in the SMART vehicle.

   Doug


Can a rotary take advantage of a compression release to make it easier
to spin over?

Or maybe the starter generator can turn a flywheel which spins up and
then engages the engine - like an old N3N..  :)


Matt-


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