I did it!
I FINALLY got my 16/1 done, and connected to a MARS (Etek) Motor, to use as a generator AND starter for my big old 16/1.
Here's the story;
I have a good sized house (3000SF+) that I took off the grid last summer. Have 1105 AH Forklift battery.
I have a Magnum Inverter/Charger that puts out about 60 Amps charging current, which isn't enough for the battery to charge efficiently.
So; I got a MARS Motor, this is a motor used in electric driven vehicles, golf carts, motorcycles, etc.
Long story made short:
This motor driven at about 2800-3000 RPM produces about 120 Amps @ 48-55VDC, so it charges my batteries MUCH better than the 60 amos from the 12KW generaotr head/Magnum Inverter's charger.
ALSO.....
I connected it to a 12V car battery, installed a solenoid & switch, and the same generator that gives me power (LOTS O POWER) also starts the 16/1 for me!!! (BONUS).
Anyways, the motor/generator cost about $485.000, I had to install a 150A fuse & a set of diodes to syop power from backfeeding from the battery, so altogether I'm around $550.00, not including the little mount I welded together for it, and the alternator bracket that cost $7.00.
This works really good, hope it helps any of you who need to charge large batterys.
Chris