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Generators / Re: ST 15 Shorted out
« on: August 26, 2008, 01:43:35 AM »
That bad, huh?
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Generators / ST 15 Shorted out
« on: August 25, 2008, 01:32:37 PM »
Vibrations loosened the output lead, one of the hot wires fell against the neutral, now only get current out of the other side - what to do? (Obviously new guy here...)
Thanks in advance,
Richard
Thanks in advance,
Richard
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Engines / Re: Need starter and filter ideas
« on: October 12, 2006, 08:19:50 PM »
Newbie here, but what I did with my 24/1 15kw was install a Perma Cool 2 micron filter/water separator (made a wee bracket out of 1/4" plate)...
The starter was a little more complicated, I drilled/tapped the non-pulley side of the ST shaft for 1/2" coarse thread. I put a Grade 9 bolt in there, and spin it up with my 1/2" drill with an impact socket on it. Spinning it like this gives a 2-to-1 advantage (approx), and turns it faster than ya kin by hand... I first tried turning it with a 3/8" drill, and smoked the liddle drill motor... I sit on a shop stool, and brace the 2 handles of the 1/2" drill across my knees, I can easily reach up to release compression lever. If no power to run drill, I have a 12 volt battery with a 800 watt inverter standing by. I think for smaller generators, one could use smaller bolts...
As the engine starts, the bolt backs out - easy-peasy electric start, the El Cheapo way, works every time...
I looked into a portable 12 volt starter from Arrow Engine, it would probably have worked fine, , and not difficult at all to build the required mount into the cradle, but I didn't like the price ($1200).
Cheers,
Richard
The starter was a little more complicated, I drilled/tapped the non-pulley side of the ST shaft for 1/2" coarse thread. I put a Grade 9 bolt in there, and spin it up with my 1/2" drill with an impact socket on it. Spinning it like this gives a 2-to-1 advantage (approx), and turns it faster than ya kin by hand... I first tried turning it with a 3/8" drill, and smoked the liddle drill motor... I sit on a shop stool, and brace the 2 handles of the 1/2" drill across my knees, I can easily reach up to release compression lever. If no power to run drill, I have a 12 volt battery with a 800 watt inverter standing by. I think for smaller generators, one could use smaller bolts...
As the engine starts, the bolt backs out - easy-peasy electric start, the El Cheapo way, works every time...
I looked into a portable 12 volt starter from Arrow Engine, it would probably have worked fine, , and not difficult at all to build the required mount into the cradle, but I didn't like the price ($1200).
Cheers,
Richard
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Oil filters
« on: October 08, 2006, 08:27:33 AM »
Hi, Guys...
Been lurking for some time, I'd like to ask Chris about the small pump he uses with the Motorguarrd filters... I am looking to set up a filtration system, as the local Massey-ferguson dealer gave me 4 barrels of oil, and said I could have all they generate...
What can you tell us about it Chris?
Cheers,
Richard
Been lurking for some time, I'd like to ask Chris about the small pump he uses with the Motorguarrd filters... I am looking to set up a filtration system, as the local Massey-ferguson dealer gave me 4 barrels of oil, and said I could have all they generate...
What can you tell us about it Chris?
Cheers,
Richard
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