2500 Watt peak, 2000 Watt Continuous AC / DC Generator

Engine: 5.5 HP, 4 Stroke Over Head Valve (OHV) Motor, Air-cooled, Recoil start.
120V / 240V 60Hz, 21Amps/120V & 10.5Amps/240V.
Circuit breaker protection for 120v and 240v.
Also, 8.3 amps DC output for charging batteries.
Switchable front panel meter for 120v or 240v indication.
 
 
 
 
 
 

• Noise Level: 65 decibels (at 7 meters)
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.25 gallons
• Fuel Consumption: 0.32 gallons /hour
• Approximate Run Time: 12.5 hours
• Displacement: 196cc
• Run Speed: 3600rpm
• Weight: 104 lbs
• Engine Oil Warning System, Automatic Voltage Regulator
• U.S. EPA Certificate
• Box Measurements: 26"(L) x 19"(W) x 20"(H)

2500 Watt peak, 2000 Watt Continuous AC / DC generator. Price $289.00

Heavy item! Shipping weight is 104 pounds.  Local customers can call and pick one up at our warehouse.

Velcro-style Wire Organizers (10 pack)

One of the greatest inventions of all time!

Why didn't I think of that?

• Reusable wire tie / wire organizers using Velcro.
• Color coded 10 pack, with 2 of each of 5 colors.
• Shown here is one of these being used on a microphone cord. This is a fantastic product for musicians or anyone who has audio / video cable to organize.

AG13 Button Cell Battery (10 pack)

These are the same batteries used in our 5 LED Headlamp, and our LASER pointer.
 
 
 

AG13 Batteries (10 pack).  Price $1.95

Also see our complete listing of DC to AC converters. Run 120 Volt devices off of battery power! Click Here!

Battery Master Disconnect Cut Off Switch

As shown in the photo, you simply install this battery isolator switch on the negative post of your top post battery, then attach your battery cable to the back of the switch and you are done! To engage power simply hand tighten the green knob and slightly loosen the green knob to disconnect all power. The green knob can also be completely removed to help discourage unauthorized use.

These high quality switches are made of zinc and brass.
These same switches often sell for $13.95 at specialty shops and are highly recommended for all classic and antique cars.

Battery Disconnect Switch.  Price $5.95

Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket

Now several versions of our famous Universal Generator Bracket

You can now build your own AC / DC generator!

We have designed and manufactured a simple, one piece universal mounting bracket specifically for this task! This bracket bolts to the motor (using a universal bolt pattern), and allows the alternator to bolt directly to the bracket. The bracket also has an integral belt adjustment slot which allows the alternator position to be adjusted, which serves to tension the belt.

We now have 2 versions of our bracket. The long one is the one we have been selling for years. The short version is a new one that is intended for applications when you want a more compact system, and have an engine with no obstructions on one side.These brackets are designed for the small footprint GM 10SI Alternator. Larger alternators will not fit!

Dimensions for Long version:

• 19.5" long x 8" tall.
• 13" from center of motor shaft to center of alternator shaft with belt adjusted in center.
• 6.6" between standard 2 bolt mounting bolts for GM 10si alternator
• Made from 10 gauge Steel or Stainless Steel (0.135" thick)

• 16.5" long x 8" tall.
• 9" from center of motor shaft to center of alternator shaft with belt adjusted in center.
• 6.6" between standard 2 bolt mounting bolts for GM 10si alternator
• Made from 10 gauge Steel or Stainless Steel (0.135" thick)

See our "Tip O'da Week" on the subject.

Example Mounting for Horizontal Shaft Bracket
Short version mounted on a Tecumsineeh OHV engine.	.	Long version mounted on a Tecumsineeh OHV engine.
	.
Bare Steel Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket, Short version. Price: $24.95 Black Powder Coated Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket, Short version. Price: $29.95 Stainless Steel Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket, Short version. Price: $34.95 30" belt (for the SHORT version of the bracket).  Price: $9 (Use with our 4" pulley on motor and standard 2.5" alternator pulley  4" pulley for 3/4" engine shaft.  Price: $14.85	.	Bare Steel Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket, Long version. Price: $24.95 Black Powder Coated Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket, Long version. Price: $29.95 Stainless Steel Universal Horizontal Shaft Generator Bracket, Long version. Price: $34.95 37" belt (for the LONG version of the bracket).  Price: $9 4" pulley for 3/4" engine shaft.  Price: $14.85
.	.	.

A Note about Alternator pulleys and belts.

The pulleys and belts we sell to go on the engine are industrial "A" style, 1/2 inch wide. Although the combination of automotive and Industrial "A" style belts is not the ideal solution, it works well for most customers and is the least expensive option. The belt rides a little higher in the alternator pulley, and at the correct depth on the engine pulley. Extreme power users may experience some belt wear, especially if the belt is not tight, or if the pulleys are misaligned even to a slight degree because of the reduced contact area between the alternator pulley and belt side.
 

There is a better solution.

Special Industrial "A" belt pulley for GM 10si alternator.

We are now offering a special 2.5" Industrial "A" style pulley that fits the GM 10si alternator. These will fit any of the alternators we sell, and we will even install it for you at no cost by request. Shown here is the same belt as it would fit our new special alternator pulley. So, for people who plan to run their systems near capacity for extended periods of time, we recommend replacing the standard pulley on the alternator with one of ours.  If you already have your own alternator, or did not buy it from us, we can not guarantee this will fit your alternator. Please look very closly at the diagram for measurements. You may return it if it doesn't work out, but you will be responsable for shipping costs BOTH ways which may be more then the cost of the pulley.

Special Industrial "A" belt pulley for the GM 10si alternator.

Special pulley for Alternator, 2.5 inch,  "A" style industrial. Price: $19.95
Install this pulley to any alternator purchased on this order. (No cost option)

Vertical Shaft Generator Bracket

(Bracket allows you to mount alternator as in the photo below):

See our "Tip O'da Week" on the subject.

• 24" long x 12" wide.
• 11" from center of motor shaft to center of alternator shaft with belt adjusted in center.
• 6.6" between standard 2 bolt mounting bolts for GM 10si alternator.
• Made from 10 gauge steel or Stainless Steel (0.135" thick).

Alternators and Regulators

Sold outright! No core charge!
All alternators are remanufactured  with new brushes and bearings, right here in Eugene, OR.
If you plan to run your system near capacity for extended periods of time, we recommend replacing the standard pulley on the alternator with one of our special Industrial "A" belt alternator pulleys above.
Be aware, you must have a battery hooked up to an alternator or you will damage the internal voltage regulator if you try to rotate it at normal RPMs.

Model 7122, 63 Amp - External regulator type.  Price $49.00
Model 11710, External voltage regulator for 7122 alternators.  Price $27.50
Wiring Plug for 7122 (you provide switch).  Price $5.50

Model 7127, 63 Amp - Internal regulator type, 12 volt. External switch required. Price $59.00  (RECOMMENDED MODEL)  (Also see wiring plug below)
Model 7294, 94 Amp - Internal regulator type, 12 volt. External switch required. Price $102.00
Wiring plug for 7127, 7294 alternators (you provide switch).  Price $5.50

Model 7127X, 64 Amp - Single wire, internal regulator type, 12 volt. Price $75.00
Model 7294X, 94 Amp - Single wire, internal regulator type, 12 volt. Price $118.00

Q: How do you direct drive a generator head with an engine?

A: Direct drive shaft coupler assembly.

Select a coupler half that is the correct size to fit the engine shaft (or driving shaft size), then select a coupler half that is the correct size for the generator head (or driven shaft size). Then the two shaft couplers are joined using what is called a spider. Notice that the shaft couplers each have 3 fingers and the spider has 6 slots. The three fingers from the engine side fit into three of the spider slots, and the three fingers from the generator side coupler fit into the other three slots on the spider. This coupler assembly allows for several degrees of misalignment between the two shafts and protect the bearings from seeing side loads that would result from misalignment.

These couplers are available in several sizes, but we have marked the ones that are needed for our projects:
 

Special direct drive alternator coupler

Installing our custom direct drive alternator coupler.

Now, to install our alternator coupler you will need an allen wrench to fit the end of your alternator shaft, and a second one goes across 2 of the ears. Hold the shaft in position with the center allen wrench, and turn the coupler with the other wrench as shown. Again we will install this for you on request.

Direct drive alternator mounting assembly.

The next thing need is a way to mount the direct drive system to the engine.  Shown here is the complete assembly.  Note that we do not sell completed assemblies, just the two plates.  The engine plate has mounting slots such that it can fit all engines with bolt circles smaller or equal to 7.5 inches.  This covers everything from 3 HP to 20 HP. The plate with the large hole is where the alternator mounts.

Notice from the picture that there are spacers and bolts connecting the two plates. We do not provide the bolts or spacer tubes. The engine plate comes with nuts pre-welded to the side of the plate that faces away from the engine.  This is done so that the surface of the plate that touches the motor is free of obstructions.  The spacer tubes need to be large enough in diameter that they can sit over the nuts (the nuts sit inside the tubes).  In the example shown, we used square tube for the spacers but we have also used 3/4 electrical conduit for the spacers. The length of the bolts and the length of the spacers must be determined at the time of assembly and are not provided.

At this time we only offer these direct drive bracket sets in Bare Steel, unpainted. We are looking at doing them in powder coat, and stainlesssteel  if enough people are interested in those options. Call if interested.

Bare Steel Direct drive bracket set - Price: $34.95
1/2" Direct Drive Coupler.  Price $18.50
5/8" Direct Drive Coupler.  Price $18.50
3/4" Direct Drive Coupler (most 5 HP and smaller horizontal shaft motors). Price $18.50
7/8" Direct Drive Coupler (use with most vertical shaft motors).  Price $18.50
1" Direct Drive Coupler (use with 8 HP horizontal motors and others). Price $18.50
Special-threaded and counter bored for GM alternators. Custom made to direct drive GM alternators with gas engine  Price $32.50
Spider for all couplers.  Price $7.85   ONE SPIDER REQUIRED FOR EACH PAIR OF DRIVE COUPLERS.

Also see our full range of solar panels! Click Here!