QuestionI have an older Honda 5.5 Horse GX motor off of an air compressor that I put onto a go kart. I was wondering if there was a way I could tap into the electrical system of the motor to power a battery charger hooked to a motorcycle battery so I can run some 12VDC power items(lights). I have a decent knowledge of electrical and a little knowledge of small motors. I am used to working on snowmobile motors and not quite so much small engines... Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
AnswerHello Jon:
>>If the Engine has a Stator, then you can Attach a Battery to Run Lights and Other Accessories.
>>If No Stator, then you have to Change the Flywheel, and Install a Stator Under the Flywheel before you can have Lights and Accessories.
For Testing the Electrical (Charging) System on Mowers you can Use this Site Addy; http://faqs.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faqs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3438&p... and Use the Link for AC Volts/DC Amps Meter Setting Chart. This is for Briggs Engines and Works Well for Kohler, Honda and Other Engine OEMs.
>>You can Use this Site Addy; http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/en/welcome.html and Select Service Information from the Drop Down Menu of the Service Tab. Then Select Troubleshooting, Owner Manual or Shop Manual (whichever you are Looking for).
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
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John
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Hello Again Jon:
>>You can Use the Site Addys at this Site Addy; http://www.yetmans.mb.ca/antiques.html to Search and Locate New/Used Parts for this Unit.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please and as Always, May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
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John
