Honda clone gx200 electric key start
Hi guys, new to the forum. I am trying to add electric start to my gx200 clone. I am trying to figure out if the eBay electric start kit puts out dc to charge battery? I also noticed it's only 3am...
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Gx200 wrote:westend wrote:
I'm going to assume that you aren't adding the starter kit just to start this engine. It's only 5 HP or so and if it starts like typical Honda engines of this size, it isn't needed.
The coil included in the kit is only enough current to keep the engine running and a small bit of extra current to charge the battery. It's not sized or designed to power any auxiliary 12V devices. Any added coils that are powered by the flywheel magnet will be similar in output.
If you attached a series of magnets on the flywheel and surrounded that with a series of wound coils (in effect making a stator/generator), I think you'd be pretty disappointed with the output.
Like Gdetrailer recommends, using a car alternator will net you a few amps but don't expect big power from the combination.
Thanks for your help, I am using this motor on a mini bike build. I know the RV forum isn't for that but you guys have the knowledge I need. I need enough amp to run a led headlight, taillight , signals and to charge battery. I could add a rectifier to have stable 12vdc. All the led lights are about 3amps.
In that case, go for the double coil. With a typical small motorcycle battery, you should be OK. Monitor the battery's voltage after use, you may need to charge it occasionally.
