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Author Topic: Generators used as motors  (Read 1401 times)

KNRABER

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Generators used as motors
« on: August 06, 2011, 06:34:14 PM »
I have several home generators a 6000 watt 12 volt electric start. I was wondering what the practicality of using that for a motor is. I researching for my Ford Ranger conversion this individual used a 36 volt generator out of an old Air Force twin prop cargo plane
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frodus

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Re: Generators used as motors
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011, 08:56:21 PM »
it may work, but it's probably going to need an AC signal. Do you have a model number?

How many wires coming out of the generator itself?
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Re: Generators used as motors
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011, 10:00:39 PM »
Not sure but I will find out, also have several with pull start, I will check hose as well
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