Starter/Generator Rotation

This is a Delco unit off an old Wisconsin 10 HP engine. Whis way does the unit need to rotate to make juice?

How much 12 volt power can I expect?

And.....Which is which on the two terminals??

Hate to appear ignorant; I just am that's all !!

Thank You in advance,

Bruce

Connecting a battery to ground and the (A) terminal will make it act as a motor (starter), and turn CW, the same way as it will need to be run to generate electricity.

To make it generate, it needs to be connected to it's voltage regulator, or at the very least, will need a low-ohms value resistor connected between the (F) terminal and ground. If using it without the regulator, which includes an internal "cutout" relay, it will discharge a battery connected to it when shut down, so a battery (if used) MUST be religiously disconnected at shutdown.

Do you intend to use it's "start" function?

If not, there are better choices for a generator, if much power output is desired. To make it a "starter/generator" compromises in the windings are made, limiting power output to about 10 or 12 Amps.

If you don't need the "start" function, another generator with a greater charging output, or an alternator would be a better choice for powering up a display of lights.

If you are going to try the starter/generator, email me if you'd like a wiring diagram of how tp hook it up, with a start button and voltage regulator.

Ummmmm, no I don't intend to use the "starter" function. What I'm thinking is to drive this unit via belt from a water motor on a display that I am building that will get its power from an old hit-and-miss engine. Thought it might be kinda cool to look at.

I will email you direct for any further advice....especially the wiring diagram you mentioned. THANK YOU again.