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32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« on: February 01, 2012, 10:34:57 PM »
Thanks to ronmar I learned how to post pics ! Thanks gang !








« Last Edit: February 03, 2012, 07:05:59 PM by 32 coupe »
Metro 6/1 turning a ST 7.5 KW gen head
Changfa 1115 turning a ST 15 KW gen head
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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 11:43:01 PM »
After you've posted the pics in the gallery, use the link to post here.
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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 11:47:19 PM »
I have a photobucket account(free) where I post all my pics.  It makes it easy with preset code strings to add clickable thumbnail links wherever I post.  In your case, the quick way is to just select your gallery, or a particular picture then copy the HTML address in the location bar at the top of the screen and paste it into your post.

Here is a link to your gallery.  
http://listerenginegallery.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6537

Your genset looks great by the way:)
« Last Edit: February 02, 2012, 12:18:09 AM by ronmar »
PS 6/1 - ST-5.

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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 01:53:37 AM »
I posted some pics in the listerenginegallery under Gary Lane if anyone is interested. I still have not figured out how to post here !
Once you have them posted on a hosting site like the gallery you are 98% done. All you have to do is click on the photo thumbnail to bring it up to full size. Put your curser anywhere on the photo and right click and then click on properties. Highlight and copy the URL then in your post chose "inset image" It is right above the smiley face, and paste the URL where your curser is.

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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 11:18:23 PM »
Thanks guys...appreciate the help !

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Metro 6/1 turning a ST 7.5 KW gen head
Changfa 1115 turning a ST 15 KW gen head
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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2012, 04:13:19 AM »
32 coupe,

Very nice job !
Just curious,.... most 6/1's that are mounted in this manner tend to "walk" across the floor when running.
Until I bolted mine to the floor, it vibrated at a very slow pace. Maybe 1" per minute.
How does yours behave ?

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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2012, 01:38:25 PM »
veggie.
It did "walk" a bit untill I balanced it with wheel weights.  The wood blocks are bolted to the frame so I can move it with my tractor and most of the time I set it outside on the ground to run. (remember I'm just "playing" so I can do all my running and testing outside )Hard to see but on the table are 4 large rubber blocks , 4" X 4" x 1" that I place under it when on cement.

The wheel weights and rubber pads are the trick. I got the rubber pad from Enco and cut it into 4" squares. After adding the wheel weights I too am able to set a glass of water on the valve cover and it will stay there !

My next move will be to replace the wood with 4" x 4" steel tube bolted to the frame and make shallow "cups" so I can glue the rubber pads on the bottom. 

Have you tried balancing yours ??

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Changfa 1115 turning a ST 15 KW gen head
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Re: 32 coupe's Metro 6/1
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 05:01:53 AM »

I have not tried to balance mine yet.
It may not need it.
It barely moves on the floor.
Like you, I added 4" rubber pads at each corner and it stays put.

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- 6/1 GM90 Listeroid - Delco 33si Alternator
- Changfa R175 - Lease/Neville Alternator
- JiangDong R165 Air cooled - 2 kw
- Changfa S195 (Waiting for a project)