Richard,
Colin's overspeed problem started when he changed the speed of the
alternator. He needs to use an alternator that generates the required power
at the original alternator speed. He may have a Leece-Neville alternator,
but it is not the large magnet variety, if he has to spin it at 8K rpm.
Steve

"Electricky Dicky" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:52:24 +0200, "Steve Lusardi"
wrote:

Colin,
I'm really confused. If you already know so much about alternators, why
ask
your question to the group in the first place? Glenn has expressed very
valid concerns when equiping an engine with an alternator. It appears that
you have out engineered yourself. If you need to spin your alternator 8k
rpm
to get it to perform, you have clearly chosen the wrong alternator. Go out
and buy a proper large magnet Leese-Neville industrial grade alternator
and
spin the thing acording to OEM instructions. Problem solved.
Steve
Colin did not originally ask about specifying an alternator,he was
discussing engine overspeed alarm requirements.
The alternator he indicated is a Leece-Neville!

I cannot see the problem with his setup!

Richard

Nb "Pound Eater" Parkend G+S