Just curious about alternate generator uses...

[Saskatoon2005]

I was just wondering if you can use any kind of generator for a 1961 Johnson 40 H.P. outboard? It is an rds-23. I have found generators for harley davidson's and for volkswagon beetle's and was curious if I could use any of these other kinds for my outboard? has anyone had any luck with third party generators?

 

[Droll]

Re: Just curious about alternate generator uses...

Can't see any problems , except it will require some DIY skills .<br /><br />You will need to find a generator small enough to fit under the engine cover .<br />Then you might need to fabricate some custom brackets .<br />Find a way to hock up the drive belt to the crankshaft <br />( might case extra stress on the main crank bearing IF it didn't have a generator as an option from the manufacturer ).<br /><br />Integrate the new generator into the existing electric wiring ( but you must use the new generators charging regulator ( if external )).<br />Be sure you got a 12 V generator , some older generator were made for 6 V systems .<br /><br />Arne Kjetil

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Just curious about alternate generator uses...

They were available as an accessory. Find an electric shift 40 and it'll have one. You also need the mounting bracket and a regulator, but your motor is already wired for it. The regulator fits under the cover of the relay box. It's a deeper cover. You'd also want that from the same selectric 40. tcoutboatrds.com may be able to help. I have one, but it ain't for sale.