MTFCA Forum

Anyone have a 12 volt belt driven alternator kit that they no longer need?

Age is catching up to me, and I've decided to modify my 1915 Touring to have an electric starter.
The car is adjusted quite well- starts easily on a quarter turn or two - (Thanks Ron !) problem is "operator error" - a stall in an intersection requires the passenger getting out, then me to crank to start, then climbing back in (and the running board seems to have gotten higher off the ground lately) - to be on our way.

Anyway, the dealers I have contacted have no kits, and I am in search of the complete kit, or whatever part of the kit you wish to part with, especially that rare, unique crankshaft pulley,. Any leads will be greatly appreciated.

Dave

An external alternator is unnecessary, you already have one internally.
I have the following on a 14.
Magneto charges the 12v battery @ 3-4 amps. Mag puts out 30v AC. Runs equally well on mag or battery. Battery stays fully charged to run the 12v converted starter. I have not needed to charge the battery externally for 2 years. I do drive her at least every other month, normally once a month. The H/H is painted aluminum. From the right side, under the hood, she looks correct/stock. My T also starts 1/4 turn. I did the conversion thinking I would not need to rebuild this engine into my old age.

Thanks for the feedback John.
I have been using the Fun Projects Magneto Battery charger,.,,,(diode & light bulb) but also using a battery tender when the T is not being used . Interesting that you have had good results using the Mag output. What are you using to harness some of the mag output to charge your battery?

I built my own diode ac converter. I use a 12v tail bulb 1157. Both filaments, 1 only blew quickly. A Ways back I posted pix of the unit.

Thanks again.
Dave