Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Back to surface propulsion (generators)

[Michael B Holt <tlohm@juno.com>]

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:42:16 -0500 David Buchner <buchner@wcta.net>
writes:
>
>Do diesel-powered cars have 24 volt starters, and two batteries in 
>series... or did I make that up? Does this mean they also have 24 volt 
>alternators? Which I could use to make a 24 volt dedicated 
>battery-charging generator?

My diesel Oldsmobile had two batteries and a 12-volt system.  It
takes a lot of amps to squeeze diesel fuel enough to get it to
explode ... or so I understand.

Don't airplanes have 24v systems?



Mike Holt


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