Hi Everyone
I thought I would take a minute and give an update. Since I cleaned that strainer... I have been running my generator on more of the same blended oil as before.
and all is going great so far. I have also tried the diesel thinning method as well as kerosene. both seem to work fine. I have run approx 20~30 Gallons of blended oil since I cleaned the inlet strainer. No problems so far!
Since the last post I have added an Alternator (GM 1 Wire) to better maintain the battery... Didnt make sense to use a battery charger running off of my gen head.
using an alternator took some load off the gen head. This seem's to be working very well.
I have been doing some work on the (12 Volt) electrical system also. It now has an enclosure and the beginings of a proper electrical system.
I also need to update (Replace/Upgrade) the Gen Head "Dog House" I will be installing a "Wiegman" Box with the needed plugs for convenient connections. I also will be installing a load contactor for proper loading and unloading of the Gen Head. At somepoint I intend to install sealed bearing's as well, so far Ive been running the original bearings and grease.
I am currently working out the details of the electric fan circuit. The fan switch that is on it now turns the fan on at around 170 deg f, That is way to soon in my way of thinking. I think it should turn on around 210~220, and off at 190~200 deg F. I have found that I can get whatever temp I want by ordering a "GEMS" switch. Does anyone see any reason that I should'nt run at these temp ranges. My info does not give me a max temp? there is a over temp safety switch... but I dont know what temp it trips at yet. Does anyone know what temp it is? (ThermoKing C201 refer unit engine)
I have ordered injector line heaters from "Fattywagon" and will install them as soon as they arrive. along with that I will create a heated fuel tank system and fuel filter heaters so I can run my waste oil straight... without thinning. Boy.. I cant wait to hear the opinions once I start doing that stuff
I have not done anything with the sound enclosure yet.... It was the thing I thought I would have gotten done first! so much for the master plan.. It seem's like things have a way of creating there own priority and seldom does it match with my list.
All Input is appreaciated
Rob