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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-10-2019, 06:02
Replies: 35
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Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

Thanks for SAE J56 a few comments.
1. Intended for autos.

2. Low speed at 1500rpm is not low enough, should be 1000rpm too.

3. Test conditions at 23c = 73degf is not realistic for engine...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-10-2019, 16:56
Replies: 35
Views: 11,164
Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

Manufacturers like Balmar provide a "hot" rpm/amps curve and a "cold" rmp/amps curve. Neither of these are for continuous duty at various "box" operating temperatures. Cooling and heat gain...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-10-2019, 07:05
Replies: 35
Views: 11,164
Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

It seems to me that you could bench test an alternator at various rpm (1000 -15000rpm) in a controlled heat box, that would simulate normal engine room ventilation, at steady state conditions and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-10-2019, 06:12
Replies: 35
Views: 11,164
Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

Nice idea, so this would be mounted directly to the alternator in lieu of the pulley, and it would have a means to secure the carrier so it is stationary?


I am still trying to visualize this,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-10-2019, 06:04
Replies: 35
Views: 11,164
Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

I would check your engine mounts and all your alternator connections. Suggest you make a new thread if it is not something simple.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-10-2019, 05:43
Replies: 35
Views: 11,164
Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

Here is the sketch. I guess the ratios would have to be adjusted to hit 10000 rpm at cruise speed.


wsmurdock, good picture and setup here...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-10-2019, 17:59
Replies: 35
Views: 11,164
Posted By rgleason
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

A64 wrote:


I agree with this. Perhaps there is room for a jackshaft with 2"dia and 4" dia" located between the crankshaft pulley and the alternator pulley.
1. Mount a 5.5" serpentine on the...
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