Greetings all,

 A question for the rotary masses! hoping to spark an electrifying
 conversation

 I am currently looking into alternator alternatives for my Renesis
 engine, mounted on the back of my Aerocanard.

 What are the options, mazda and others, the options for mounting, etc.
 Is a rebuilt one as good as a new one,

 Any experience with good sources, Ideas about pulley sizes, etc. Let the
 current flow!!!

 Thanks in advance

 Rich


 Hello Rich
 I am getting ready to build an aerocanard as well. How was the build
 process? Any tips you can send my way?

 Warmest Regards
 Franklin

 I use two 30A alternators on the prop end, no risk of overspeeding the
 alternators there and it frees the front end for the radiator air
 flow. I
 have two electrical systems with two batteries also.

 Rino Lacombe
 Renesis powered Glass Goose


 Rino,

 Your installation looks great,  however I am a pusher and have scads of
 room at the firewall and less than "0" at the prop end. Your
 installation got me thinking-- which is always dangerous I think that I
 misspoke, indicating "Back of the Aerocanard" I was referring to the
 location of the engine. The alternator(s), will, of course be on what
 amounts to the "front" of the engine, which of course is backward for
 those of you of the tractor persuasion.;-)

 I haven't heard many comments about types, rebuilt vs new etc as queered
 in my previous post. Perhaps everybody is low on charge thinking about
 the holidays. Thinking about alternators may recharge the subject.

 (breath taken)
 Franklin, where you located???

 Rich

Hello Rich,

I'm in Connecticut.

Franklin


I'm using a rebuilt alternator. I hesitated to mention it because I haven't
started the engine for the first time yet, let alone have any experience to
report.
I figured an automotive type made for the rotary would be the easiest
installation.

Jay