Pictures of the Week November 4, 2006
Today we successfully answered the question:
How do you make this
Look like this
?
The drawing can be found on sheet 3 at: alt0001.htm After two hours on the lathe the comment was made: "Hey, this thing is looking like the finished drawing!"
Next step is to reassemble the alternator and make a trial fit in the engine. If all is well the magneto drive will be welded to the alternator hub to complete the fabrication of the alternator drive. I plan to use four spot welds where the cross flanges are located to minimize any heat deformation of the finished piece.