Do these engines grenade if they stall out?

[cloakedvillain]

I'm planning on using a 4 stroke with a single reduction to turn an alternator. If there was a short the alternator would have an infinite current draw, creating a very hard braking force. Obviously I'm not going to intentionally draw enough current to stall the engine, but things happen in the field.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Generally, if there is an overloaded workforce happening the engine will simply stall and shut off. If it isn't a significant overload it could cause clutch slippage resulting in a damaged clutch.

 

[cloakedvillain]

Generally, if there is an overloaded workforce happening the engine will simply stall and shut off. If it isn't a significant overload it could cause clutch slippage resulting in a damaged clutch.

Thanks for the reply! I was planning on using a huasheng 142f with 5/8 keyed shaft to get the correct gearing for the alternator, does that change anything?