Re: Howard's 47 Custom project

Posted by PackardV8 On 2016/1/17 12:08:56

When the ENGINE is OFF (not running) then AC becomes a moot point..i.e. the AC is not running either.

SO why not just just mount one of those small 12v hot rod type alternators to the engine (NO 12v battery).

When engine is running then the AC clutch and motor operate solely from the alternator.

Some of the hot rod 12v alternators are extremely small and would be ez to mount.

If u have room to install 2wo 6v batteries then even adding a small 12v motorcycle battery should be real ez.

But i'm still thinking that the AC should run just fine from only the alternator (no battery).

However, that mite be putting alot of strain on the alternator. with no battery to act as a buffer unless some kind of regulation is possible for the alternator.

What surprises me is that none of the resto suppliers has not developed or offered somekind of "two-in-one" alternator or generator thaat would put out 6 v from one end and maaybe just 20 amps wworth of 12v from the other end of the alternator for circumstances like this.