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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 35290" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>It sounds like you want 21 century electrics (or as close as you can get) so bin any thoughts of dynamo systems, they really are only suitable for running original equipment and a mag ignition. I've tried 6 volt and various 12 volt conversions and, while they're ok, they are the limiting factor, after all, no one fits dynamos on new vehicles.</p><p></p><p>I now use a 2CV alternator with my own belt drive system, it looks "pig ugly" (to quote Ian) but it's rated at over 360 watts (1/2 hp), and you can run a lot of modern electrics from that. The Walkernator is a more professional version of this, and I've yet to see any complaints about it (other alternator conversions are available).</p><p> </p><p>Once you've got loads of watts you can decide what to do with them. There are various ignition systems and electric starts, all discussed at length on this forum and it's a matter of personal preference, you won't find a lack of options or opinions on this site.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 35290, member: 271"] It sounds like you want 21 century electrics (or as close as you can get) so bin any thoughts of dynamo systems, they really are only suitable for running original equipment and a mag ignition. I've tried 6 volt and various 12 volt conversions and, while they're ok, they are the limiting factor, after all, no one fits dynamos on new vehicles. I now use a 2CV alternator with my own belt drive system, it looks "pig ugly" (to quote Ian) but it's rated at over 360 watts (1/2 hp), and you can run a lot of modern electrics from that. The Walkernator is a more professional version of this, and I've yet to see any complaints about it (other alternator conversions are available). Once you've got loads of watts you can decide what to do with them. There are various ignition systems and electric starts, all discussed at length on this forum and it's a matter of personal preference, you won't find a lack of options or opinions on this site. [/QUOTE]
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