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t19

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Today I start the Jackson
« on: January 03, 2007, 02:51:40 PM »
Have the kit to get the Jackson ready to start in the morning.  Placed some super stong magnets in the sump today, and hooked up the Radiator

Drilled the hole for the powercable to hook up to the panel. running 60 amp #6 wire, and have a 40 amp breaker to start

Need to pull the cable then my son and I are going to see fire in the beast... I will take pictures and video tape the event

Going to run the house on it tommorow on a heavy load

I saw it run at Johns, so I hope it does not move too much

Andrew ;D
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Re: Today I start the Jackson
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2007, 03:04:00 PM »
Tank,

So what size engine is this Jkson?  What size ST head you get?  First light of an engine at home is always an exciting time.  Have fun!  Hope all goes perfectly.
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Re: Today I start the Jackson
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2007, 03:15:33 PM »
This is a 6/1 with a 5KW ST head, its a loaner until Johns bigger units arrive.

I want to end up with a 10/1 with a 7.5 kw head when they arrive in the spring. 

The unit looks really good and clean
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Re: Today I start the Jackson
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2007, 03:44:05 PM »
Cool.  Need to see pics.
-DIY 1.5L NA VW diesel genset - 9 kW 3-phase. Co-gen, dualĀ  fuel
- 1966, Petter PJ-1, 5 kW air cooled diesel standby lighting plant
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-Changfa 1115
-6 HP Launtop air cooled diesel
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-Large DIY VAWT nearing completion

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Re: Today I start the Jackson
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2007, 01:31:57 AM »
Best laid plans of mice and men


Did not get to the engine, too many sick people to tend too and the day is too short
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