Taylorcraft alternator

[Harbi]

Hi folks,

Was wondering if anyone has some advice on a good alternator for the c-85-12f. I have the B&C starter in now, it works great! I see they offer an alternator, but I believe it is not stc'd? Is there any alternators stc'd for this application?

Thanks
Wade

[Richard Boyer]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

I have the B&C Alternator and it is great. If you are going to get one, get the larger one. I think it is about 1.5lbs heavier but puts out a bunch more amps. The smaller one is sufficient at 12amps, but I'm pushing it with the XBox and Plasma Screen TV. (ok, my Dad WISHES I had those.....).

I think it was installed with a 337. I am on the road and will check when I get home (John H, do you remember??)

Oh yeah, there are a couple of mods you will want to do to the wiring, but very minor and easily done while installing.

Richard Boyer
N95791

[N96337]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

Yep, yours was done with a 337, Richard. At the time we installed it, that was the only size they offered. The avionics guys at our FSDO and the maintenance guys had approved quite a few of them, and were happy to do this one. It was a no problem deal!!
JH

[Harbi]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

Thanks for the info fellows! I'll probably go with the B&C.

[Dusty]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

I have a 5-amp B&C that I'm thrilled with. Installed by field approval.

[Dick Smith]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

Dusty, what engine and exhaust setup are you running? How long since the field approval was done? Dick

[Dusty]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

C-90/O-200 & Hanlon-Wilson.

Not sure on the date - sometime before I bought the thing! Mid-80s comes to mind.

I have a teeny battery, radio, intercom, nav and landing lights - no starter - that the alternator seems to keep happy, even in the WAY cold.

[birdlegs]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator/on C-85-8FJ

Here's one for J.H.
I've got a C-85 8 FJ, It had fuel injection when I bought it, which was R&R 'ed w/ a Marvel Scheibler MA-3 SPA
Question can an alternator be legally installed at the cam gear drive location of the fuel pump?( Thats the same place the vacuum pump drives on an 0-200).

[N96337]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator

Wow... I'm not sure there... I'd want to run that by the FSDO before I did anything!! It sure sounds reasonable to me...but sometimes that has little to do with the eventual outcome! I'd sure be interested in knowing what they say! Murphy should have a pretty good working relation with the FAA (I know of him through a friend, Paul Cullman from Ferndale, WA) so he might be able to get something done for you... please keep us posted!!
JH

[birdlegs]

Re: Taylorcraft alternator/JH

JH thanx for the thread, Tom Murphy is the one helping me w/ N95169,he like the set up also, but we're working under the Hillsboro Or. FSDO and they hate airplanes and the people who fly them.
I'm looking for an Idaho P.O. Box #!