Alternator RPM
FJ40 Idles @ 650 RPM (from: Haynes Auto Repair Manual, Toyota Land Cruiser 1968-82)
Main Engine Pulley (d): 4.75”
Circ. = 4.75” * pi = 14.92”
Alternator Pulley (d): 1.875”
Circ. = 1.875" * pi = 5.89”
Ratio: 2.53
Alternator RPM @ Idle: 650 * 2.53 = 1647 RPM
Equivalent to Pedaling @ approx. 66 RPM
Electric Load
• Connected Inverter to 12V Auto Battery with a Multimeter in
series at positive terminal
• Plugged TV and VCR into Inverter
• Turned on TV and VCR
• Measured 6.54 Amps @ 12V
P=IV= 6.54A * 12V = 78.5 W
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