I've been thinking about this idea for a while... mainly because where I'm storing the Hillman there is no power supply so I can't use any power tools to work on it.
I've been thinking about building some sort of my own generator from a car engine. Something like a 1.4D Metro/AX engine or Ford 1.8D...
I've been reading on the internet about how to turn your ordinary alternator into a 240v power supply.
My plan is to get an old van of some sort, Renault Extra size would do and mount the engine in the rear. The gearbox wouldn't be needed, but the bellhousing would be left in place to enable the starter to be bolted on to the flywheel. and for safety.
This would mean that I would essentially have a portable diesel (red diesel at that) powered generator which would power a limited amount of power tools (drill/grinder etc).
Is this possible? From what I've been reading it certainly seems so. The cooling system for the generator engine might be a bit of a problem though.
Bryan.
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