In this video, I outline the steps that I went through to successfully modify one alternator to charge and weld for emergency trail repairs. This is one of my favorite modifications yet. Thanks for following along! Please consider subscribing if this is interesting/useful to you! *Do not try at home!

Parts List:

Alternator: AD244

Rectifier ($27): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XF3XXW?...

Solenoid ($20): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0859BZJNW?...

DPDT Switch ($9): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099X49C3L?...

Heat Sink ($8): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V69DRCW?...

Thermal Paste ($8): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQ1T158?...

*Optional:

Hand throttle ($50): https://jbcustomfabrication.myshopi...

Electrode Holder ($25): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T5FYYKK?...

Welding Dinse ($8): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZ3GNMW?...

120 Volt Outlet ($17): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L7Q95HZ?...

I also used 2 awg jumper cables from Harbor Freight for the leads.

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