Generator / Alternator look alike

[ceslaw]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Have you considered using a real Lucas generator; then you wouldn't have to replicate one? Apart from electric radiator fan(s), which should be intermittent use, what high current draw items are there to consider?
Cheers,
Glen

Interesting thought. So accustomed to thinking 'alternator' had not seriously considered the option of a true generator.

Have not researched it but guessing would need some sort of external regulation device.

Only significant power draw would be the lights and cooling fan.

I suspect one would want a robust battery to keep everything running when the output drops at low rpm / idle.

You mention Lucas. I am guessing the early Cobras used a Ford unit. I suspect they would not be that expensive.

Chuck