Auto Alternator on an O-320-E2D

[Ebby]

Dear Group,

I have read many old threads dealing with using auto alternators on
certificated engines but have been unlucky in finding specifically what I am
looking for regarding an answer to my question. So help me please or send
me in the proper direction to find help. I have an O-320-E2D for my Hatz
biplane and wanted to put an automotive style alternator on it as right now
there is no alternator or mounting hardware. How do I go about getting a
matching set of mounting hardware that will adapt an auto alternator to the
O-320? Is there an after market manufacturer of such a conversion? I can't
see forking out the dough for a whole new set of Lycoming mounting hardware
and a new alternator if I can get good serviceability with the automotive
setup. Saving some money and some weight would be a win win. OK let me
know what you think. I'm sure my newbieness is showing through loud and
clear but I have to start somewhere.

John
Camden, NY
Hatz Classic s/n 598

[- Barnyard BOb -]

>So help me please or send
>me in the proper direction to find help. I have an O-320-E2D for my Hatz
>biplane and wanted to put an automotive style alternator on it as right now
>there is no alternator or mounting hardware. How do I go about getting a
>matching set of mounting hardware that will adapt an auto alternator to the
>O-320? Is there an after market manufacturer of such a conversion? I can't
>see forking out the dough for a whole new set of Lycoming mounting hardware
>and a new alternator if I can get good serviceability with the automotive
>setup. Saving some money and some weight would be a win win. OK let me
>know what you think. I'm sure my newbieness is showing through loud and
>clear but I have to start somewhere.
>
>John
>Camden, NY
>Hatz Classic s/n 598
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One source... Mark Landoll

http://www.kitplanes.com/resources/supInfo.asp?t=browseCat&si=120080


Another source...

AIR-TEC
800 - 366 -4746



Barnyard BOb - over 50 years of successful flight

[Larry Smith]

"Ebby" > wrote in message
. ..
> Dear Group,
>
> I have read many old threads dealing with using auto alternators on
> certificated engines but have been unlucky in finding specifically what I
am
> looking for regarding an answer to my question. So help me please or send
> me in the proper direction to find help. I have an O-320-E2D for my Hatz
> biplane and wanted to put an automotive style alternator on it as right
now
> there is no alternator or mounting hardware. How do I go about getting a
> matching set of mounting hardware that will adapt an auto alternator to
the
> O-320? Is there an after market manufacturer of such a conversion? I
can't
> see forking out the dough for a whole new set of Lycoming mounting
hardware
> and a new alternator if I can get good serviceability with the automotive
> setup. Saving some money and some weight would be a win win. OK let me
> know what you think. I'm sure my newbieness is showing through loud and
> clear but I have to start somewhere.
>
> John
> Camden, NY
> Hatz Classic s/n 598
>
Try this:

http://www.f1-rocketboy.com/alternator.htm

And the RV scuttlebutt on the subject at www.matronics.com

[Dave Hyde]

Ebby wrote:

> How do I go about getting a matching set of mounting
> hardware that will adapt an auto alternator to the
> O-320?

Van's (www.vansaircraft.com) sells a pretty slick adjustable
alternator bracket for automotive alternators. I put one on
an O-320 D2C with a Nippon Denso 55A alternator. Works OK
so far, less than an hour on it, all ground time <g>.
That should change soon.

Dave 'penguin' Hyde

[Dan Thomas]

"Ebby" > wrote in message >...
> Dear Group,
>
> I have read many old threads dealing with using auto alternators on
> certificated engines but have been unlucky in finding specifically what I am
> looking for regarding an answer to my question. So help me please or send
> me in the proper direction to find help. I have an O-320-E2D for my Hatz
> biplane and wanted to put an automotive style alternator on it as right now
> there is no alternator or mounting hardware. How do I go about getting a
> matching set of mounting hardware that will adapt an auto alternator to the
> O-320? Is there an after market manufacturer of such a conversion? I can't
> see forking out the dough for a whole new set of Lycoming mounting hardware
> and a new alternator if I can get good serviceability with the automotive
> setup. Saving some money and some weight would be a win win. OK let me
> know what you think. I'm sure my newbieness is showing through loud and
> clear but I have to start somewhere.
>
> John
> Camden, NY
> Hatz Classic s/n 598


Go to the airport and look at the Cessna 172 alternator setup. You
could bash up a bracket like it out of 1/8" steel plate to mount the
alternator to the crankcase. The adjustment arm could come off an
automobile at the junkyard.
A mid-70s 172 is a good one to examine. You could use a flashlight
and a mirror to see the bracketry without even taking the cowl off.

Dan

[swedeflyer]

I put in a rebuilt alternator from Mark Landoll (pretty cheap and
light), with mounting brackets etc. I believe it was a nippondenso
alternator, have about 500h on that one sofar no problem. I believe
he puts the regulator outside the main housing.
Contact him at:

Mark Landoll
1205 Redbud Lane
Newcastle, OK, 73065
(405)392-3847


SwedeFlyer

[OSKI 3]

Hi JOhn ! I own S/N 576 HATZ, Have
146 hours on it so far. I am Located in
Zephyrhills, FL. In answer to your
Alt. question. Get in touch withAir-Tec Inc. 1339 West Washington St.,
Orlando, FL.
32805. Get the infor on the Mitsubishi Alternator type 14597 Plug type 192.
I have an 0320HAD in my Hatz and it
has not burped yet. If you need anything
else, contact me by regular E-mail.
Good luck with your project.

Bill Oparowski
N101SX

[Jerry Wass]

Try my ole buddy Mark Landoll---405-392-3847----(Ad in Engine sect--Sport
Aviation)--Jerry---(Kelly-D- bldr.)

Ebby wrote:

> Dear Group,
>
> I have read many old threads dealing with using auto alternators on
> certificated engines but have been unlucky in finding specifically what I am
> looking for regarding an answer to my question. So help me please or send
> me in the proper direction to find help. I have an O-320-E2D for my Hatz
> biplane and wanted to put an automotive style alternator on it as right now
> there is no alternator or mounting hardware. How do I go about getting a
> matching set of mounting hardware that will adapt an auto alternator to the
> O-320? Is there an after market manufacturer of such a conversion? I can't
> see forking out the dough for a whole new set of Lycoming mounting hardware
> and a new alternator if I can get good serviceability with the automotive
> setup. Saving some money and some weight would be a win win. OK let me
> know what you think. I'm sure my newbieness is showing through loud and
> clear but I have to start somewhere.
>
> John
> Camden, NY
> Hatz Classic s/n 598

[Ebby]

I want to thank all who responded. I have some great leads to follow.

Ebby