I have purchased the ND 35A alternator(14184) and Van's bracket for my RV-6A (IFR equipped). However, I started adding up my electrical requirements and it just won't work. My standard load is 20 amps, which is fine. Once I add in 10A for Pitot Heat, 7A for Nav lights, 8A for Landing light, 5A for seat heaters, etc. I could end up using the battery reserve more than I like for IFR conditions. With the field current, I bet I can't get more than 30 net amps from this alternator and don't like the reliability running it near capacity most times.
I purchased an ND 14158 altterator that is 50 amps and also rotates CCW. However, the the mounting ears are not consistent with the 14184. They are wider apart and the front ear is 1/8" further from the pulley. I cannot use the van's bracket without modification. I tried to use my old generator bracket and that would have worked if the front ear wasn't 1/8" farther from the belt center line. The pulleys are so close together that 1/8" is too much to accept without a lot of belt wear.
My research indicated that several people here have used the larger ND alternators on the Van's mount. I found a 14131 alternator (45A) that appears to fit the civic that the 14184 came from (the 14158 came from an accord.). Does anyone know if this will fit? Any other recommendations?
I appreciate your assistance.
Larry
I purchased an ND 14158 altterator that is 50 amps and also rotates CCW. However, the the mounting ears are not consistent with the 14184. They are wider apart and the front ear is 1/8" further from the pulley. I cannot use the van's bracket without modification. I tried to use my old generator bracket and that would have worked if the front ear wasn't 1/8" farther from the belt center line. The pulleys are so close together that 1/8" is too much to accept without a lot of belt wear.
My research indicated that several people here have used the larger ND alternators on the Van's mount. I found a 14131 alternator (45A) that appears to fit the civic that the 14184 came from (the 14158 came from an accord.). Does anyone know if this will fit? Any other recommendations?
I appreciate your assistance.
Larry