"Modat22" wrote in message
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On 7 Feb 2005 17:24:00 GMT, Dave Hinz wrote:
Found an answer, seems many folks machine a flywheel plate with a
2inch shaft on it, then use a heavy duty lovejoy shaft coupler. Would
love a diesel engine but I found a wreck with a rebuilt 4 banger in it
for a good price.

Keep the transaxle/clutch on the engine. Adapt the CV joint as a PTO to the
gen.
You will need to run the engine at around maximum torque to get best
lifespan/hours efficiency.
Then put the transmission into whichever gear to get the best RPM for the
generator.