Are you going factory location with the Steering box?
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80's short box, "S.E.R.E." Box permanently attached to the cab.
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Technically speaking, Yes, I'm going with the factory location but not in the sense I expect you are referring to.
DIY4X is the factory for this build, so I guess wherever it goes, is the factory location.
And here is that location,
The spacers will be sub'd out for a DOM tubing spacer when final weld happens.
And the correct AC compressor. Plenty of space.
I think a switch on the back to turn it off would work a lot simpler then figuring out a clutch. Turn it off and it would not drag, if that is what you are worried about.
Would have to be a big switch though
Would have to be a big switch though
I think a switch on the back to turn it off would work a lot simpler then figuring out a clutch. Turn it off and it would not drag, if that is what you are worried about.
Would have to be a big switch though
I was thinking both electrically and mechanically, so while not in use, its not just turning the bearings no producing a voltage.
Had also considered an over center type of belt tensioner so a belt could be completely removed or installed in just a matter of seconds. Might still be a good way to go.
The clutch would be simpler and easier then a belt idea.
Agreed. It would be nice to be able to throw a switch and engage the auxiliary alternator/welder.
Just because it hasn't been done doesn't mean it can't be done. I have no doubt you will come up with a bomb proof and bad a$$ way to make your thought into reality!!
Wouldn't de-energizing the alternator coils do the same thing? Basically disconnecting the "energizer" wire via relay would do it. And even with a a/c compressor you are still turning a bearing. So an unenergized alternator would be about the same as what your talking about anyway.
Yes, that's true. Difference is an AC clutch can be had for what, $50ish? This alternator is more like $650.00.
Also why I was thinking the over center bracket to completely remove the belt.
Ask the manufacturer if it de-energizable. Run a regular GM alternator with the monster set up on a relay. Best of both worlds. The monster runs the welder and charges the winch battery, with the standard GM running the vehicle systems.
Stomis
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That's a lot of money for just 205amps... Have you looked at mechmans?
Already got the alt and for free. It'll do the 205 amps just off idle.
Stomis
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Yeah if you already have it I understand but mechmans are that price for like 300ish amps last time I checked and they're the same deal with the off idle iirc.
Yeah, if I were buying new I'm sure I'd be looking at all the other high output options.
Damn, meant bretts truck. Clicked on the wrong search results.
