Smallest alternator

[robo]

I am on the hunt for a small alternator, the smaller in physical size the better. Any suggestions?? I dont mind buying new.

Bob

[ozzy1]

Forklifts are a popular choice here as they are very compact. Although I can't remember which one.

[SteveMX5]

I should think a daihatsu A073 (40amp) or H073 (60amp) are about the smallest and lightest that I've seen. I think they're about 6 inches long and 4 inches diameter. They weigh about 2.5kg iirc.

[robo]

Originally Posted by SteveMX5

I should think a daihatsu A073 (40amp) or H073 (60amp) are about the smallest and lightest that I've seen. I think they're about 6 inches long and 4 inches diameter. They weigh about 2.5kg iirc.

Cheers thats sounds like just the job, just need to make sure its irc. The japs love their little regulator boxes

Bob

Edit .found one on the bay of thieves and its internally regulated http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denso-Ligh...20855776143%26. just need to make sure 40 amps is enough

[alga]

I went to the breakers and picked the smallest they had in their Japanese department. Even the small hatches have 60A alternators minimum. I took one from a Nissan Sunny, I think the model is Hitachi LR165. It weighed 3.5 kg if I recall correctly.

[Bonzo]

Nippon Denso alternator Bob

Found on a lot of jap cars at the breakers.

Here's a picture that might help.