How about an A12 powered generator. Just use an A15 flywheel to maximise inertia & minimise speed fluctuations. A belt drive system with the generator alongside the engine will allow the speeds of the engine & the generator to be adjusted & optimised.
Water pump. An A10 or A12 can be used to run a fire pump or a pump on the dam at a rural property. A govornor would not be required & a simple float switch to kill the ignition when a water tank has filled would be all that is needed.
Aircraft.
With suitable mods an A12 could be used to power a small experimental class aircraft. I wouldn't want to regard it as a high performance aircraft but people are still building & flying the legendary Pietenpol homebuilt with a Model 'A' Ford engine [1928 to '31] & they not only weigh a ton but produce 40 hp at peak.
A 65 hp Datsun should weigh a lot less & prove quite reliable.
Posted on: 2010/8/1 4:50
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