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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:47 am    Post subject: Alternator Reply with quote

Hi

I am looking at the Van's FWF kit and am wondering about the supplied alternator. Does anyone know the make / model of the alternator.

My plan is to use an alternator that is easily replaced so that a failure doesn't mean a long delay on the ground.

Cheers

Les

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:33 am    Post subject: Alternator Reply with quote

Use a 1 wire GM alternator
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Hi

I am looking at the Van's FWF kit and am wondering about the supplied alternator. Does anyone know the make / model of the alternator.

My plan is to use an alternator that is easily replaced so that a failure doesn't mean a long delay on the ground.

Cheers

Les

C-GCWZ Flying
C-GROK Some assembly required




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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:48 am    Post subject: Re: Alternator Reply with quote

The alternator supplied with the FWF kit in 2010 was a Plane Power 60 amp unit with an internal regulator.
I don't know if that has changed or not since then.


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:29 pm    Post subject: Alternator Reply with quote

Hmm, when I ordered in early 2010 it was still shown as Nippondenso, so I deleted and bought Plane Power on my own.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:27 am    Post subject: Alternator Reply with quote

I've done a lot of research on the subject.  The best option I've found is the Autozone 14118 from a 1976 Chevy Luv.  60 Amp, turns the right way, and externally regulated.  I'm not sure why its not more popular unless there's something I'm missing.

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I am looking at the Van's FWF kit and am wondering about the supplied alternator. Does anyone know the make / model of the alternator.

My plan is to use an alternator that is easily replaced so that a failure doesn't mean a long delay on the ground.

Cheers

Les

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:32 am    Post subject: Re: Alternator Reply with quote

Just want to mention this so it doesn't get overlooked in the enthusiasm of getting a more easily replaceable alternator.
If you are using an automotive alternator make sure you add overvoltage protection to your charging system. B & C has a crowbar module or there's a more modern option from Perihelion Designs. If you don't have one of these and your voltage regulator fails it can kill a bunch of your expensive avionics.

Couple that with a lithium battery that has OV protection built in, in an overvoltage situation it disconnects itself from the circuit, there's nothing to absorb the high voltage and then all of your avionics are done before you even think about hitting your master switch.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternator Reply with quote

Lenny

I agree on the OV protection. If you are using a VP-X, it will kill the field in an OV situation.

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Lenny Iszak wrote:
Just want to mention this so it doesn't get overlooked in the enthusiasm of getting a more easily replaceable alternator.
If you are using an automotive alternator make sure you add overvoltage protection to your charging system. B & C has a crowbar module or there's a more modern option from Perihelion Designs. If you don't have one of these and your voltage regulator fails it can kill a bunch of your expensive avionics.

Couple that with a lithium battery that has OV protection built in, in an overvoltage situation it disconnects itself from the circuit, there's nothing to absorb the high voltage and then all of your avionics are done before you even think about hitting your master switch.


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Alternator Reply with quote

Josh, Where did you get the mounting hardware for the LUV alternator. Did the Van's BRACKET KIT FOR GENERIC NIPPON DENSO ALT work?

unitink72(at)gmail.com wrote:
I've done a lot of research on the subject.  The best option I've found is the Autozone 14118 from a 1976 Chevy Luv.  60 Amp, turns the right way, and externally regulated.  I'm not sure why its not more popular unless there's something I'm missing.

-Josh


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