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Slow Speed Diesel Engines => Changfa Engines => Topic started by: veggie on October 16, 2018, 11:32:51 PM

Title: JD165 - First Run
Post by: veggie on October 16, 2018, 11:32:51 PM

Hi All,

I just finished my latest project.
A small JD165 air cooled diesel driving a little 2.3 KW head.
The engine makes 3.7HP @ 3000 rpm but I slowed it down to 2000 rpm.
The noise is a little more tolerable when the engine is not screaming.
Fully loaded I expect it to make approx. 1.5 KW which is ideal for powering a refrigerator, freezer, and some light in a outage.
These little engines use very little fuel.

Here is a link to the latest Fall release from Veggie Film Productions  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBbDhkLJZ64&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBbDhkLJZ64&feature=youtu.be)

PS: The exhaust pipe is temporary. I have not yet figured out a muffler arrangement.

Veggie

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: broncodriver99 on October 17, 2018, 12:04:24 AM

Nicely done. Is there still a source for these in North America? I have a little 1.25/1.5 KW gen head I am looking to do something with.

Same idea as you, will run the fridge, lights, and TV/Radio.

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: veggie on October 17, 2018, 12:41:52 AM

Quote from: broncodriver99 on October 17, 2018, 12:04:24 AM

Is there still a source for these in North America?

Thanks Bronco,
As far as I know they are not available due to revised EPA regulations.
Same goes for Canada. Craigs List or EBay may uncover the odd one.

Veggie

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: veggie on October 17, 2018, 02:37:45 AM

Thanks Glort.
Ultimately I want to run it on Veg Oil. And according to your experiences, this should not be a problem with these engines.
(Provided I dose with water from time to time).

Does OZ allow you to import stationary diesels still.?
If so, these engines are available from several suppliers.


cheers,
Veggie

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: 38ac on October 17, 2018, 11:42:35 AM

As usual for you that is very nicely done set. I have one of those engines that was sold new in Canada as a Jeri Diesel.

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: veggie on October 17, 2018, 02:15:48 PM

Thanks 38ac,
If you open up the inspection cover on yours you will see that they are built like a brick toilet.
Very tough little engines.

Glort,
I was thinking the same thing about the pressure lube system.
I wondered how they lubricated the valve train when the cylinder is angled upward.
Must be a little gear pump in there somewhere.

Veggie

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: broncodriver99 on October 17, 2018, 05:38:57 PM

When is the load test video coming out?  ;D

Will be interesting to see how it handles loads and what it will pull.

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: veggie on October 18, 2018, 02:30:42 PM

Quote from: broncodriver99 on October 17, 2018, 05:38:57 PM

When is the load test video coming out?  ;D
Will be interesting to see how it handles loads and what it will pull.

Ahh ! that would be the sequel !  Yes ...
I am currently negotiating with the film crew and editing staff.
I hope to release "Tiny diesel 2" later in the fall.  ;)

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: broncodriver99 on July 20, 2019, 09:14:25 PM

Came across your new video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYVzJEbizWA

Looks nice with a proper muffler. What generator head is that? I noticed the 110>110/220 switch. That is a pretty nice option for such a small head.

Have you pulled any loads with it yet?

Title: Re: JD165 - First Run
Post by: veggie on July 25, 2019, 02:22:42 PM

Thanks Bronco,

The generator head is made buy HC Motor (of China).
I imported a bunch of these a few years back. Sold most and kept 2 for myself.
This one is a mini 2.3 Kw unit and also has auxiliary 12 VDC windings (Notice the red/black connectors on the right side).
The generator engine runs a slow 2000 rpm and generates 1.2 kw of power for battery charging or electric car charging with a class#1 charging cable. If I changed the pulleys and ran the engine up to 2800 rpm it should be able to make approx 2kw.
In a power outage, this little guy charges a car.