Can a gas generator be converted to hydro?

[Greeno1645]

Is it feasable to take a 5500 watt gasoline generator, strip off the gas motor that drives the alternator and replace it with pelton wheel or some other type of turbine?

I'm assuming it would need tremendous flow/head to drive the alternator to reach capacity.  Would it still operate on lower flow/head at a lower output?

Provided that it's possible, how long would it last if it was in operation 24/7 before buring out?

[Nando]

Greeno:

The question is broad, but yes and not, yes if the hydro turbine is designed to operate at the generator RPM ( 1800 to 3600 RPM) and capable of producing the torque necessary to drive the generator under the maximum load.

No if any of the above parameters can not be fulfilled.

A better question would be, I have this water source with so many gallon/minute and a head of so many feet.

Can I use a generator of a gas engine operating at ( let's say 3600 and so many KW)-- what can I attain ?.

In other words, inform properly to get a real and practical answer.

Nando