I suspect this has been broached here before but I ran across a couple of interesting pages on generators and d/c welders made from lawnmower engines, car alternators, and 12 v batteries. I got to thinking about combining the two into a single unit with a three way switch for a no load/ start position, a generator positon, and a welder position. Current controlled with the mowers throttle control. I haven't the finances to pursue this currently but thought I'd throw it out here for any who might have the spare parts and inclination to try.
http://theepicenter.com/tow082099.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/Home...awn-Mower-1Kw/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/do-it...z80ndzraw.aspx
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...er/index.shtml
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