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I didn't read all of these postings, my head is not my own this AM, but one thing I would think running a high numerically numbered gear set, low gears, would allow the pinion to turn faster than than the wheel rpm, 7.5" Diff may not handle a very low ratio so an 8.8 might be better.
The pulley size, to me I would measure the Crank Pulley and the existing Alternator Pulley and determine a standard ratio.
Then determine your usual cursing speed and the RPMs of the Pinion Shaft, from there you can determine the pulley size and ratios to get the Alternator up to the desired RPMs to make electricity, also there may need to be an exciter wire to get the alternator charging, maybe a running light wire could do it !
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Was just thinking... SMOKE, if you mounted the Alternator stationary under or in the trailer and used a drive shaft, which would be at the same rpms of the pinion, with a Drive Shaft Support and Pulley arrangement, you wouldn't have to worry about any suspension woes.
I curse at all speeds Sir.... A L L Speeds....... lol
I did think about the pully dimensions, but then I started thinking about the speeds and wasn't sure If I was on the correct path.
Last edited on Mon Aug 6th, 2018 03:31 am by Undrstm8ed
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