Date:         Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:35:29 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com>
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On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:44 AM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:
> 12V generator
>
> This is a really neat idea, a tiny Honda engine mated to Bosch 12V alternator,

......

> Only drawback is it is a little pricey at $1000.
>
> Maybe we need KEP to make an adaptor plate to use old Bosch alternators this way?
>
> Product info;
> http://www.christieengineering.com.au/2.5hp.htm



~ 1/3 way down the page there's an LP powered direct drive generator:

http://www.theepicenter.com/tow052903.html

Maybe coupling shown is this type?

http://www.ruland.com/ps_couplings_oldham.asp

Never looked at a Honda generator, but maybe one could purchase
premade parts or use off the shelf parts with the Honda?

Neil.





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