> Hi Paul,
> One of the pix in this posting shows the alternator riding "backwards"
> from its normal orientation ( pix # Rb13b006.jpg ). This means the
> cooling fan built into the alternator is turning the opposite direction
> from its designed intent. Do you or anyone on here know if this will
> lead to an overheating problem considering the high electrical demands
> of EFI systems? Thanx,  Dave M
>
> I don't know.
>
> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

YES!

We had a flight test airplane with heavy duty alternators, this was a Cessna
Skymaster with a heavy amp load, we burned out several of them before we
determined that the ram air cooling was opposed to the cooling fan vanes.

Do it right!

Bob

Thanx Bob,  Dave M


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