PTO Driven Generator?

[71_Bronco 1,072]

Was just wondering if something like this is possible.

 

For instance, if you had a pull-start motor with no previsions for external power (like lights). Add some kind of generator driven by the output of the engine to generate power for lights.

 

Kind of like a starter-generator does, but not have the ability to act as a starter. Just the ability to out-put power to lights or other electrical accessories.

 

Maybe utilize some kind of small automotive alternator? With some form of regulator for the output?

[pfrederi 17,741]

You could use a Delco 10SI but it would have to feed a battery...

[ebinmaine 67,596]

@Vurge did something like this. Not sure how the system was set up.

 

 

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

Maybe a ATV style alternator. Problem would be getting it to spin the correct way.

[Achto 27,601]

I have a trailer brake battery in one of my pull start only tractors.  I can run 2 LED headlights and a LED tail light for about 8 to 9hrs before I have to recharge the battery. May be a route for you to consider.

 

Battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Power-Group-UB1280-Security/dp/B00BSEJWCO/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=trailer+brake+battery&keywords=trailer+brake+battery&pd_rd_i=B00BSEJWCO&pd_rd_r=a2cc592d-b6a6-4894-a536-e85ed7719c0b&pd_rd_w=HczGp&pd_rd_wg=9TwkL&pf_rd_p=69e6ba92-4b2b-4486-a0ef-136583f2d22c&pf_rd_r=M7T00WZ51GDZEFYRM4XM&qid=1637603762&sr=1-3-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&smid=A33OOXQLQV58WQ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSERPOUpWRU1IQlRNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjUwNjA5SkdGTlpWNTdDR1VRJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwMDY1Mzk4MEkzSDVRUUtZV1Ymd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

Head lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Lights-Driving-Round-Offroad/dp/B00VL4H78W/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=mini%2Bdriving%2Blights&qid=1637604168&sr=8-13&th=1

Edited November 22, 2021 by Achto

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

here is a video of an installation. car type alternators have to turn in the correct direction for the coolingfan to work.

 

 

[Vurge 158]

On 11/22/2021 at 8:54 AM, ebinmaine said:

@Vurge did something like this. Not sure how the system was set up.

 

 

Sorry I've been away for a bit and just saw this thread!

 

I used a golf cart starter generator (SG) because most I found can be set up to run clockwise or counter clockwise.    

 

I am using mine on a Predator 212cc engine and it works well enough with a mechanical voltage regulator.  I have a thread and some pics of my 656 on this forum.  Another option I contemplated was installing just a generator- I have one from an old Ford tractor.  Those are cheaper than a SG. Setup would probably be similar. 

 

I have a small motorcycle battery (maybe 7 ah) on the 656 but the SG puts out enough amps that I can run my 1.8 gpm sprayer all day.  It pulls about 5 amps at my pressure setting. I think my SG maxes out at 15-20 amps so it's plenty of power.