Today I received an email from fellow Ruston Hornsby enthusiast, Alan Perry. Quote:
“One of the common problems when converting non marine vintage engines is that we have to drive an alternator. I see you have fitted a more powerful one, can I ask for the drive arrangement you have used? This may benefit me and others. A couple of pic’s would help”
In response, over the weekend I’m going to take some photos of the alternator drive arrangement which I’ll publish to this post.
It’s an interesting subject and there are probably many issues to consider. If anybody has any knowledge or experience and subsequent advice for Alan regarding marine vintage engines and alternators, please post a comment.
Alan very kindly introduced me to another Narrowboat owner (also named Alan) with a Ruston Hornsby engine, Alan White. He has a 2VTH on a 55 foot trad called Jemima II. Thanks, Alan (Perry).
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I must apologise for not yet having published any photos of the alternator drive arrangement. I’ve simply not had time but I will get around to it this week.
Comment by ducky — October 15, 2007 @ 3:58 pm |
Hi. I have recently fitted a 2VTH into my 43 foot narrowboat “Casper”. I’ve driven the alternator with a belt direct from the flywheel which gives a good speed at the alternator. My engine was not a marine unit, so i’ve fitted a PRM box remotely, driven by a short 4wd prop shaft. To make the engine electric start i’ve fitted a Volvo 240 flywheel onto the shaft and also a Volvo starter motor, it only cost a total of £10 to make it electric start.
Comment by Gary — October 24, 2010 @ 6:48 pm |