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Nice load bank!! I use a large 3 element that I use. Each element is switched desperately for a total of 9+-kw. If I need more load 1 have (3) 1.5kw heaters I can add. I have the same PTO generator. It hadn’t seen much use but it’s on stand-by. 90cummins

Thats some nice workmanship 👍

Delvac1 was available long before Rotella T 5-40. It was a fantastic oil then. We tested it the Bradley Fighting Vehicle transmission in a test cell environment in the 90’s with extended drain times of 8 times normal with minimal shear. I’m sure it’s still ranked in the top 3 brands. 90cummins

What are your plans? Scrap or attempt to repair?

The motor oil Geek responded to the GM RECALL recommending that 0w40 be used rather than 0w20. 0w40 protects crankshaft bearings much better than 0w20 because of thicker film thickness. The sole reason for GM recommending 0w20 was to raise their corporate average fuel economy which raises...

Check the thermostat for proper operation it very important that the engine gets up to temperature. If the radiator gets warm as soon as the engine is started the thermostat may be bad. Top of radiator should be hotter than bottom by a significant amount. It can be difficult to get the engine...

I agree it sounds like it’s over speeding. I would adjust the governor linkage to reduce the speed as my 1st step in diagnosing. 90cummins

Dry rusty fasteners can be very difficult to install & remove. A dry fastener will often not torque up smoothly often resisting torque then snapping loose as more torque is applied which can be painful and break tools. I always clean & lubricate my lug nuts or screws before assembly. I always...

The drawback to being on the outside is if they are removed the particles trapped on the inside are released in bulk into the system. Having said that I’ve mounted some on the outside but secured them in place.

3/17/2025 Lost power at 10:30 this morning and my battery backup also went down & that’s not supposed to happen!!! With today’s political environment I briefly started thinking is this the big one??😬 Stop, relax & think logically. Start at the power source, no dc power to inverter so I check...

Hopefully this gets posted.

Don’t know why photos Won’t show.

I knew better, I really did! I did a major no-no & I’m lucky it wasn’t worse. Was boring 1-1/8 holes in a 2x4 to make a table for mounting my pipe clamps for a glue up station & my hand was pulled into the bit. The photos tell the story no explanation needed. No nerve or tendon damage...

I’ve always known it’s a big no-no but I’ve never seen/heard of the specific damage, could you elaborate. Injection pump, piston cylinder damage? 90cummins

Building a load bank is relatively easy and affordable. I use portable space heaters for my testing. They are typically 1400 watts and inexpensive when you consider the consequences of not loading a generator properly. I have 3 similar to this and 1 with three heat elements of 2.5kw each...

What was the exercise cycle? A proper exercise load would be 50% for 30 minutes minimum which may not be possible unless there is a load bank in the system. 90cummins

I found a 3/4-10 bolt & nut in my catch all pile and put it up to the acme the thread and it is a perfect match at 10 threads per inch and NO the nut does not turn on the acme rod.

I’m aware that I can work around it, just didn’t think it would be a big deal! Parts for this old iron is pricey😬 Thank you for the advice 👍

It’s definitely an acne thread.

I’ve been searching for a 3/4”-10 acme nut for the stop on my drill press. The od is 0.745 and threads per inch are 10 as close as I can measure. Help appreciated Photo attached.

My tractor does that same thing. A slight bump & it moves out of float. My solution was to attach bungee cord to lever & give it enough tension to hold it in place. 90cummins

😂😂 Good one👍

Thank you! I certainly enjoy having space to tinker & do woodworking when the urge hits me. Yesterday I was running oak thru the table saw using power feed and the saw did not disappoint me. 90cummins

Hopefully the photos are attached.

My unisaw mod is finished! The tilt/raise mechanism is cleaned & lubricated and operates very smooth. The gearing shows no wear despite its age so it may not have that many hours on it. The re-wiring went smoothly & added an outlet for the power feed to plug into. New belts were installed & a...

I think we will be learning something here. I’ll be watching! 90cummins

The heavier the better. If you need to jump a diesel with a weak or dead battery You’ll need very heavy cables.

No felt seals on shaft & bearings are sealed. Sawdust must have entered thru the junction box.

Won’t be working on this for awhile I’ve been admitted with Covid 🙁

According to the s/n this saw was manufactured in 1953 which makes it 73 years old.

Is it permissible to load a 20 amp three phase 208 volt breaker unevenly? The table saw motor draws approximately 8 amps per phase and I want to mount a 1hp 230 volt single phase power feed on table saw and pull power from the same circuit. Basically phase 1&2 would be loaded to perhaps 15 amps...

I removed the saw table top to make the motor swap easier and I found the s/n. According to the s/n the saw was built in 1953 which makes it 73 years old! The mechanisms for blade raising & tilt were in excellent condition. The original motor with 4 brushes was very clean inside and the brushes...

No doubt it’s old perhaps 60 plus years old!

When bought my lift 20 years ago I looked at several makes then my BIL mentioned Mohawk. It was very pricy at the time $5k but I have a 3/4 ton diesel pickup & the thought of working under an overrated import lift scared the crap outa me. I’ve see take outs on face book on occasion & I would...

Picked up an old used motor to upgrade my Delta Unisaw from 1.5 to 3hp 208 3 phase. The bearings sounded a bit noisy so I pulled it apart to give it a little pm. I was surprised to see how much saw dust was in there being a sealed externally fan cooled motor. I blew it out & removed the...

Just to clarify I used wire nuts inside the box.

Our dishwasher stopped running and displayed a low voltage code two days before Christmas 🙁 I opened the electrical box which was included with the dishwasher and this is what I found. The incoming wire is 12 gauge and the screws were found to be tight. I removed the buss & stripped the wires...

So you would use it as a cheater breaker if you run out of space??? 90cummins

I was shopping for a 240V 3 phase breaker and came across a 4 pole 240V breaker. Never heard of such a thing! What would the application for this be?

I recently removed & reinstalled 6 glow plugs & injectors on two E320 Mercedes diesels & must say it was a learning experience!! Carbon buildup due to a leaking injector seal or improper installation is what causes all the problems. The ceramics paste is applied to the threads and body of the...

Tire wear would be my only concern. Tractors are made to run full power running 2~4 mph pulling ground engagement implements for hours at a time. A couple hours on the road no big deal I would do it. I would also install a light bar & flashers to make sure you’re seen. 90cummins

Same reason here. I now have diesel generators, mower & tractor so I can refuel from my bulk tank. Can’t eliminate everything gasoline but I’ve reduced my usage by 90%. I prepped everything that I don’t use for long term storage, I have problems getting rid of good equipment, I’ve had sellers...

The change to a poly tank was primarily to minimize condensation & eliminate rust with a steel drum. After a cold spell frost often formed on outside of the steel drum at the liquid level & there was considerable rust in drum when removed. The poly tank is also semi-transparent so I can see the...

I’ve neglected my powerhouse for months after my last upgrade/improvement to the fuel system. I removed the steel 55 gallon drum as my fuel supply and replaced it with a poly 30+- gallon drum to minimize moisture accumulation in fuel. During the last test I operated my house for approximately...

I should do a better job of proofreading before posting. 🙄

I was going through my night stand recently & I found a notebook I used to document my recovery from a liver transplant in 1989. It was a card from Massachusetts General Hospital dated 1988 with the cost of rooms in various buildings for private, semi private and critical care for various units...

My wife has always cooked, shopped and taken care of our daughter, son and myself in addition to working a full time job. My job required extensive traveling and my health has always an issue and still is so when I was home I had a mission to fix & plan ahead with home improvements because we...

I joined BenzWorld forum & I was told to used this ceramic paste. FCP also carries it. It was a multi day project getting 3 of the glow plugs out so as some as I get this I’ll pull them & give them some LUV!! 90cummins

My 1150 GS Just finished cleaning the fuel tank from setting a couple years with ethanol gas. Removed tank& fuel pump & relocated fuel filter below right throttle body for quick changes. Runs very nice no surging & with my Daylong heated leather seat & backrest 500 miles is easy.

My tanks drained evenly until I hit 300hrs. Filter from left tank was plugged so I replaced filter with one I had on hand & also cleaned that check valve. 10 hrs later it shut down because it was running on the left tank only so I had to get a couple gallons to get it back to shop. I had...

There are two check valves that are placed after the inline fuel filters. These check valves prevent the tanks from transferring to each other. If one of them gets plugged only 1 tank to empty while the other stays full. Remove them & clean them with low pressure air. Remember these are 1 way...

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I have a 2006 Mercedes E320 diesel and I need to replace the glow plugs is there a preferred lubricant anyone uses??

Always good to run it at 50~80% load for 1/2 hour to thoroughly warm it up. 90cummins

Appreciate That. Thanks 90cummins

Would you by chance be willing to part with an automatic oiler mechanism for a P100? Thanks 90cummins

Very nice!! Lot of vintage horse power there👍

Very nice👍 Are parts scarce like the yellow version?

Heavy is no exaggeration.

We’ve all made mistakes🙁 If we only knew🙄 90cummins

I have two 100cc Partner P100 saws that are that I bought & used 30+ years ago. It’s been in storage because it’s overkill for most work. Fueled it up & it runs flawlessly. It still has the original McCulloch branded chain on it. I’m 69 & can barely pull it over. I gave them to my son who’s man...

Absolutely ridiculous to do anything other than check clearances & regular service if it’s running ok. 90cummins

You’ve got a mess there.

Others have placed plywood around the generator to deflect the noise up & away from the house. I set my generators on an old tire which eliminated vibrations transmitted to the power house. 90cummins

I agree that the higher the oil to gas ratio the leaner the engine will run, however if the carburetor is readjusted to compensate no problem.

Remove the driveshaft from the transmission side.There is a slide coupling that you pull back then slide yoke of shaft.

My first used saw required a 20-1 fuel mix. I also have an OLD David Bradley that recommended 16-1. I bought my first new saw in the late 70’s a Partner P100 100+-cc’s with a 24” bar It required a 32-1 mix. I then bought a new Jonsered 630 super in 1987 which required a 40-1 mix. I also have...

Could you take a photo of cam & bearings. 90cummins

Did you say there is a ball bearing on the small end of camshaft not a needle bearing? The plain bearing on the cam has not been an issue same with needle bearing in the crankcase. The problem is poor quality parts. Install genuine Yanmar parts & you should be good providing they are...

From what I’ve seen it’s the cheap Chinese clone parts that are inferior. The camshaft material is inferior with improper or no heat treatment. An oem Yanmar cam & bearing may be interchangeable which would solve that problem. The quality of clone parts varies from terrible to good/great. Are...

Disregard forgot this was already beat to death. 90cummins

When new flat tappet cams & lifters are installed in auto’s & truck engines zink or comparable additives are needed/suggested for the initial break-in and they need to run at 2000 +- rpm for a specified time in minutes before they can be allowed to idle. The cam/lifter are the only parts that...

Same here. I have a 2 post lift makes life a lot easier. 90cummins

It’s a left hand thread. Turn it CW to loosen. 90cummins

I cannot recall having gasoline related issues with any of my equipment. I been using stabil for 10+ years but never used it in my chain saws & I’ve always been impressed how they’ve always started. I’ve always thought the two stroke oil played a part in this acting as a stabilizer. I bought a...

Not sure what you mean by swings a lot but that reminded me of a solution I suggested for a friend that had rodents getting into his generator. I suggested that he hang his generator off the floor to avoid rodent/water damage. Don’t know it he ever did. In principle it sounds like a good...

I actually inherited a couple hydraulic hoses with pressure washer fittings & they are heavy. 90cummins

Thank you for confirming this. It’s good to know I’m not being wasteful, I’m currently paying $0.32/kw here in Massachusetts’s & while my monthly bill isn’t huge costs add up. Primary use for air is blowing my equipment off after mowing with a 3/8 blowgun made with a 3/8 ball valve and a 4...

A question for the experts. I have a compressor that had a 3 phase 10hp 220 or 240v motor. My utility is 120/208 so I purchased a 15hp 208v 3 phase motor off eBay years ago because the original 10hp sounded sluggish running low voltage. My question is how much more power does the larger motor...

Funny you mention incandescent bulbs. The local utility replaced my light fixtures twice first with cfl’s then LED’s. I have a huge supply of cfl’s & incandescent bulbs just in case there’s an event. I view them like an old pre-emissions non electronic diesel like my namesake 90cummins. Nothing...

Agreed. However my testing of two identical Generac XL4000 generators I found the problem to be a lack of generating potential not lack of HP or speed. I say this because both Generac’s had identical voltage drop 105 volts with a load of 3.5kw’s. With a 4kw load voltage was less than 100 volts...

I would suggest using a poly barrel rather than steel to eliminate/minimize tank corrosion & condensation accumulation. The white poly tanks are also semi transparent making it easy to monitor fuel level without removing a bung. I also have a breather filter for tank on a standpipe. I had a 55...

I bought a specially optioned new L70 (3.7 kw) long run Yanmar and mated it to a 5kw gen head for that same reason, more surge capacity. It doesn’t even flinch when starting the 2hp hydraulic lift pump on my loaded Mohawk 10k lb auto lift. I have a 4kw Generac XL4000 that won’t start it unless...

Very nice but 325kw / 360hp doesn’t add up! 90cummins

Just bought 2pairs of Darn Tough tactical socks. 90cummins

Speaking of soft starts!!!! Years ago when I was getting all my backup systems in order & synchronized one of my obstacles was finding a soft start device for my wood furnace 1/4hp squirrel cage fan motor. I have a few generators of various sizes but for a prolonged outage I wanted to use the...

I can’t say what caused your piston to break but starting fluid can certainly cause that. Give it a quick hone & a new piston & rings and you’ll be good. Is that a Yanmar or clone? 90cummins

👍 Great idea & priced right! Thank you. I’m currently in shop re-running fuel consumption tests on generators to verify previous data. So far I have tested identical L70 Yanmar diesel generators one which is direct coupled and one which is belt driven. Will post data soon. 90cummins

Zddp isn’t a requirement for Generac air cooled engines or any othe fact. Zddp was essential for cam lifter protection in cars especially those with higher performance engines with wilder high lift camshaft’s & heavy valve springs. Oils have been reformulated to with other additives to replace...

I have never seen another like it. Apparently very limited production & use. Not show in literature are the two intake grid style (Cummins) style intake air heaters that permit subzero starting which I verified and posted on utube. The following link should bring you to some videos of testing...

I bought this L70 Yanmar special mil spec diesel years ago for a long run unattended operation. It has an extended sump & bypass filter for 500 hour unattended run times. It is mated to a 5kw generator. Quite unique so I had to have it...

Very nice load bank. Looks like I have the same 25kw generator I purchased in 1999 which has very few hours on it branded Generac but tan in color. 90cummins

I do have an assortment of electric heaters with a combined AC load of 13+ KW but the problem is the generator I want to load test is 28v dc. I heard years ago of a welder being used to thaw frozen pipes by attaching leads on either side of the frozen section of pipe. Trying to be creative &...

I’ve found 24v 1.5kw immersion heaters on eBay but I would need 3~4 units & a water tank. Trying to utilize something I may have on hand. A load bank would be sweet!! 90cummins

I have an MEP 952-b military 28v 200 amp DC generator with a capacity of 5.6kw. I would like to load test it without stressing my 4kw inverter. Is there a way to create a device that I can directly connect the dc output to. A simplistic thought is a long run of heavy gauge cable as a...

Thank you👍 90cummins

Correct me if I’m wrong but sulfur was always in diesel when refined. Sulfur was’t intentionally added to protect diesel fuel systems. It was discovered when they began reducing the sulfur content for emissions that they started seeing increased fuel system issues such as injection pump leaks...

It is quite compact but quite heavy for the small area it occupied. I’ll take more photos & see if I can edit the file size to post more photos. 90cummins

I built my nephew a generator several + years ago using a Yanmar L70 diesel from eBay which needed rebuilding. New rings, camshaft lifter & rod bearing plus seals & gaskets. A belt drive 5kw generator was purchased also along with taper-loc bushings so I could mount a pulley on the shoulder of...

Once you see them side by side it was obvious to me & piece of mind is important. When I bought mine it was $5k not sure what they are now. I will say if it is within your means Mohawk is your safest bet. 90cummins

Thought I’d mention that I often use compressed air to blow snow off vehicles before bringing them inside. I have two ball valves on a stand pipe so I can add alcohol to tank while pressurized in winter to keep lines from freezing. I also blow grass off my mowers after each use. Because I have...

I forwarded the info to my sons fil and told him about the generator forum here on tbn so from here on it’s in his hands. Thank you all for the input. I always learn from others woe’s. 90cummins

Inserting photos use to be easy. Not sure if the process is more complicated or I’m getting dumb🙁 90cummins

I’m running it with a 2.9kw load. These engines are little gems. This engine has a tapered crankshaft for generator mounting but has a shoulder before taper long enough to mount a pulley with a taper-loc hub. I have my exahust fan connected so I can run them under load in shop.

I do have photos but I have a new phone & it’s a 10mp photo which is too large & I don’t know how to reduce the file size.

I need to ask how/why the sink holes will increase in size if the soil isn’t managed?? 90cummins

When I bought my Mohawk years ago it was $5k installed a lot then. There are some things you don’t want to learn by mistake's, peace of mind & safety were a priority! As was mentioned used Mohawks are out there so I would go that route. 90cummins

When I built my shop 40x60 I installed a Mohawk 10k 2 post which is as good as it gets!! The thought of 10,000 lbs over my head made that an absolute must. I also have an 8k 4 post lift that has ball bearing pulleys for cables. Believe it or not there were many 4 post lifts with bushed bore...

I built my nephew a generator several + years ago using a Yanmar L70 diesel from eBay which needed rebuilding. New rings, camshaft lifter & rod bearing plus seals & gaskets. A belt drive 5kw generator was purchased also along with taper-loc bushings so I could mount a pulley on the shoulder of...

Ingersoll Rand 80 gallon type T30 v2. Was 10 hp 240v 3ph changed to 200/208v 15hp & increased motor pulley by 1/4 inch. Zero ~ 200psi +- 171 seconds hot. Replaced original air filter with an old air filter from my 1720 Ford tractor. Made a noticeable reduction in pump up time unfortunately I...

Thank you Dave! I forwarded the info and suggested he join TBN or at least look the forum. 90cummins

Has anyone else calculated their fuel consumption thru testing or actual usage?! If you could state the size of your generator, approximate load if possible & fuel used. Gasoline propane or diesel. Could get some good data for emergency planning. 90cummins

I’ve worked on my friends 1910 quite a lot they do turn over slower than the newer tractors. No a solenoid is unlikely to help it is just a switch. You can remove starter & check brushes & bushings. If bushings are worn the armature can rub on field windings like the old fords autos did & slow...

Id like to say that the knowledge base here is priceless with everyone’s combined diverse experience. My system is the result of the thousands of posts highlighting the good & no so good features of various systems. If you have a problem most likely someone here has been there done that. Thank...

I have more details on compressors and application. They are single phase with one being 240v and one 120v. I did some research and found this unit which looks like it may be what he needs. I’ll leave that up to you if it will work for him...

Thank you!! 90cummins

My sons fil lives in NY and they have numerous short outages & light flickering. He has comerical Freezers & has lost compressors at 3k each. Aside from a large battery backup is there a solution that could shut them down when voltage drops and restart them within a set time frame providing...

I stand corrected! Sorry for that missed that darn decimal point 🤨 If that bulb was in a closet or attic it could get expensive per month. 90cummins

Math is correct. I divided the bill by kw used. 90cummins

👍 This is good info for anyone thinking of buying a generator diesel or gas. 90cummins

I found an article about diesel cylinder glazing years ago it is not my article unknown source. 90cummins

The only problem with pasture is breaking up the sod fine enough to grade. If you had a large PTO rototiller to prep for grading you’d be set. I’ve had a box scrapper for years & also had problems smoothing hi/lo spots. Several years ago adapted the gauge wheels from my PTO rototiller and...

Currently $0.32 per kw😡 Imagine paying $7.68 if you left 1 100 watt bulb on 24 hours!! Massachusetts has passed into law that new 2024 construction requires a 400 amp service with no propane appliances!! As usual lawmakers are passing laws without thinking about implications. Where’s this power...

I agree! Prior to Y2K I bought a Generac XL4000 because it was the first small engine that I saw with an oil filter. It was quite problematic because it kept leaking oil from the oil seal between the generator. Require splitting the unit to replace seal. New seal also leaked so another...

If it comes to a teardown theses are very simple. It’s important to remove pushrods & injection pump prior to removing side cover. The cam is supported by a very small needle bearing and can be damaged. Good luck 90cummins

Did you pull the oil filter screen out?? Squirting diesel into intake will not start it. Starting fluid is NOT recommended I’ve seen it break the piston ring land. Is your compression tester accurate up to 400+ psi? Another compression test would be informative. Could you elaborate on its...

Was there any leakage by valves after lapping them?? There are two things I would do before tearing it down. With injector removed connect it to fuel pipe and crank it over to check injection pattern. Then remove the oil strainer and see if it is clean or have metal contamination on it. 90cummins

The seats are dirty/pitted and I’m guessing the intake valve has a spot that looks burned. Absolutely no fluid should leak by the valve & seat. Diesels are very sensitive to loss of compression. If this was a 6 cylinder engine you may not notice it but a 1 cylinder engine must be in near perfect...

There should be no leakage between valve & seat. Remove valves to see if there is something between valve & seat. Then use lapping compound to clean & verify proper seal. Results will dictate next move. 90cummins

Hmmmmm! How was engine running prior? Was it under a heavy or light load for extended period? I repaired one several years ago for a contractor who was using the same model generator to power his tools while building an addition in the summer. Basically it was under little to no load for a few...

If the compression is only 16 bar 233 psi it is too low. Remove valve cover and check for a tight valve if valves are tight adjust if needed. It’s possible the valve adjustment loosened and the push rod is not in place. Check those & report back. 90cummins

I feel your pain!! I’m very mechanically inclined, I’ve worked in automotive dealerships and engineering test & desigh labs specifically the US ARMIES BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE transmission. Having that background I consider myself quite keen on detecting developing problems by being sensitive...

Have you ever cut open your oil filters? I have an oil filter cutter for the sole reason of keeping tabs on impending issues because I don’t do oil analysis. I would not wait for the engine to get out of warranty before adding an oil pressure gauge. That should have no impact on warranty! 90cummins

A clean piston/combustion chamber is caused by oil consumption. The cylinder walls get their lubricant from rod bearing oil throw off. My thought is the bearing had excessive clearance for sometime which threw excessive lubricant up the cylinder which cleaned the combustion chamber before it...

Still have it in case shtf. 90cummins

I bought a 25kw continuous 50kw surge 1800 rpm Generac PTO unit in 1999 in preparation for Y2K which never happened. After reading this post I need to ask if there is a real advantage of 1800 rpm versus a 3600 rpm PTO generator? 90cummins

I’d still like to know how/why that actually happens but knowing that (can) it would be a good idea for me & fellow gen heads to look at our generators to find out where and how to flash it if it does happen.👍 Poking around under pressure could dire consequences 90cummins

While we’re on this topic I need to ask why my nephews generator which ran flawlessly for 5 days failed to produce power on the next exercise cycle a couple days later. It needed to be flashed then was fine🤨 90cummins

I built my splitter over 40 years ago with a 10hp cast iron tecumseh & a 22 gpm pump. I ran it 15~20 years & split hundreds of cord before the first filter change. I installed a large 30 or 40 gpm 10 micron return filter when I built it. It was never left outside & oil was always clean (no...

It’s 1:45am why am I awake??🙁 I agree but you can power essential 120v circuits thru your transfer switch with a small inverter. To do this I made a 12 gauge extension that plugs into my EU 2000i. The other end has an L14-20R with X&Y jumped to energize both sides of transfer switch with 120v...

You can’t get better than a Honda. I wouldn’t mind having a fuel injected EU7000i. No carb issues & instant starts. I think you can even connect via Bluetooth. 90cummins

Several years ago I acquired an EU2000i because it was burning a lot of oil. I bought the repair manual & disassembled it to determine cause. No obvious problem found so I replaced the rings & I wasn’t quite happy with how it idled after the repair. In the process of removing the tamper...

Filters don’t degrade sitting on a shelf before being purchased, nor do they degrade sitting in a machine that’s seldom used 100 hours per year. Other operators could put 500 ~ 1000 hours on the same machine that you only put 100 hours on per year. If it gives you peace of mind change them...

If/when that happens how long would the (lucky ones) with backup plans last before those that don’t have plans try to take what you’ve got?? Unless you’re part of a secluded community with like values & skills to contribute to preparations & protect you wouldn’t last long before you were...

I have a 25kw Generac PTO generator with 50kw surge & I run it with my 27 hp compact tractor with no issues. I also installed a 5kw generator end on a 6.7 Yanmar diesel with excellent results. The larger generator gives it additional surge capacity. You can definitely run a larger generator...

Power never blinked, Murphy stayed home. 90cummins

We’re in for some nasty weather, 2~5 inches of wet snow with some ice buildup and winds up to 60mph in higher elevations (me) and flooding in lower areas. Going to start the generators & make sure everything is ready for a long haul. As prepared as I am Murphy will probably look elsewhere...

I brought the snowblower down from the barn yesterday in preparation for the storm. Installed the 2 ring chains on the Ford 1720 turf tires & mounted the blower, just need to check the snowblower gearbox oil & im ready to wage war on the first major storm. This will be the first hot supper my...

If the filters look clean and you don’t see any water when you open the drain save your money and leave them alone. A fuel filter is designed to catch particles that are perhaps 2 microns or less. As they become loaded with contaminants they actually do a better job of cleaning the fuel at the...

You can save big by doing your own maintenance or it can cost you big time as this piston from a 15kw engine engine shows. Unit was brought in with excessive blow by. Interior of unit was covered in oil. I’m told it dropped a valve so they replaced the head & did a compression test which was...

I use a radiator pressure tester to check for air in system when it’s been drained & refilled. If you have air in system it will take many pumps to build pressure. If there is no air in system the pressure will build within two or 3 pumps. If there is air in system pressurize it to 10~15 psi...

I don’t have a moisture meter but being stacked in same area as wood furnace which is 70~80+ degrees I would wager that moisture content is in the single digits. When thrown into furnace they start burning immediately. 90cummins

Forgot I thanked you. Golden years, yea right🙄 90cummins

I used raised rubber mats & added benefit is that they are high enough to keep your shoes dry when floors have standing water. if I slip&fall it won’t be there. Good suggestion thank you👍👍 90cummins

I’ve been told that a 15~20% moisture content is preferred for firewood otherwise it burns too fast. I’ve burned wood as my primary heat source for 40 years & never had issues with wood that’s too dry, wet yes but NEVER to dry! I found no information that indicates firewood can be too dry. But...

The engine does not have a separate starting battery it uses the 24v battery bank. As far as the 300amp dc fuse blowing I have no idea. Perhaps a defective underrated fuse. My spider-sense is on alert. China fuses may be the issue?? Need to dig the manual out to see what the max recommended...

14.5 volts is the trigger point to start the generator when house is on batteries. There are pass thru loads when grid is UP that go thru inverter for critical loads, heat etc. If grid goes down the inverter picks up the critical loads in milliseconds providing uninterrupted power. I have it...

I should have made it clear that if an engine does not have a cold start aid you can improvise. 90cummins

We were notified a week ago that there would be a scheduled power outage this Wednesday between 8am and 1pm. Around 7:45 this morning I went into power house to start & warm the Yanmar up prior to outage. It was approximately 20 degrees this morning so I removed the air filter do I could...

Interesting units. Always learning something here. 90cummins

Not familiar with PTC heaters. Heater is typical resistance heater coil. That’s a good point need to check batteries & gen to battery connections. Son bought a house with many issues needing attention such as soft roof areas needing temporary sealing & hundreds of huge logs that needed to be...

Good point. Thanks👍 90cummins

The rated continuous output is 4kw & I’ve tested this particular scenario before and was within limits. I will duplicate the scenario again to see if anything has changed. I will also check imbalance between legs and the maximum allowable over time. One thing I will review is the recommended...

Power outage on 11/13/2023 Power went out around 7pm, house went dark except for the priority circuits which are on the battery backup such as living room which has entertainment system, computer, propane stove & heating systems, oil hot air & wood furnace misc lights & bedrooms. Went into...

If it’s brushless check gearbox oil, keep critters out of it and keep it dry. Run occasionally if possible. If it has brushes also check commutator & brushes for wear or damage. 90cummins

I leave the stump around 1~2’ high & use the draw bar & chain around stump and while applying up pressure I’ll then slowly rock the tractor back&forth bumping it with the hitch which usually works if tree isn’t too big. I have a 1720 Ford CUT which has it limits. 90cummins

Found this on google. Not the workshop manual but it shows electrical schematics. https://www.ceniehoff.com/Documents/Ctrl_Hyperlink/TG110_uid2520211118371.pdf 90cummins

Thank you but no it’s not what I’m looking for. The manual was written by Niehoff. I have a file on my old computer just need to find it. Thank you for your effort 👍 90cummins

Quite some time ago I believe I posted the shop manual for the Niehoff N1603 military generator. Does anyone know where it’s posted or a copy for a fellow TBN’r. Thanks 90cummins

Dip Stick!

I use antifreeze in my tires because I had over 55 gallons of used 50/50 on hand. Previously they had calcium chloride in them and it damage both my ag & turf tire rims. I felt if was a good way to use old antifreeze. 90cummins

Snow blowing can require a lot of hp, more than most tasks. Depending on the amount of snow you get per storm I would suggest no less than 30pto hp with a 60” snow blower. If it’s hydrostatic you can get away with less but it may be slow going. That’s a long driveway & could take 3or4 passes to...

👍 Good idea I’ll look into that. Thanks 90cummins

We’ve decided to use raised rubber mats in the traffic areas. Much cheaper & easier that a coating. I can remove them to clean & push standing water out. Thank you all for suggestions. 90cummins over & out👍

Grease is cheaper than downtime. 90cummins

I have a 1720 ford 27 hp CUT & I have towed a 6000 lb Vermeer chipper using the 3pt hitch around town & up forest roads cleaning up. As mentioned that can be dangerous if the 3pt hitch is not restrained when going down hill or stopping. I use a D ring shackle & chain to secure the 3pt hitch to...

A quality grease with moly is recommended for pis & bushing on buckets. There are greases with hi percentage of moly that should be used for puns only. Most moly greases are multi purpose for all position use such as unjoints & wheel bearings. Bottom line use a moly grease. 90cummins

Gasoline and diesels are totally opposite in how they react to lean & rich a/f ratios. Gasoline engines are sensitive to lean conditions and can overheat and and have serious consequences if operated lean for prolonged periods. At rich a/f ratios gasoline engines run cooler. Diesels however...

I didn’t read the posts but I’ll give you my explanation on gas verses diesel. A gasoline engine works with a constant cylinder volume decreasing pressure combustion process while a diesel is constant pressure increasing volume process. A gasoline engine takes in a fixed volume of fuel & air...

I did put some rubber runners down but they would hold a lot of water. I’d rather be able to push the water out rather than let it pool under the runners. 90cummins

My BIL broke up the concrete with a hammer on his skid steer & removed it at no cost to me. I did all the prep & just paid for the rebar and concrete installation. My flour was broken & not level enough for a 17’ door thus the removal. 90cummins

We are the old folks🙄

Last year I replaced my concrete garage floor at my house. It was highly polished then sealed it with GHOSTSHIELD SILOXA-TEK 8500 which is a water & salt repellent. Water beads up on sealer and is easily pushed out with a squeegee but is very slippery. I’ve googled solutions and do not want to...

I agree in most instances it’s not an issue however I made pallets forks for my 3pt hitch and it’s always in the top hole for maximum lifting capacity which I frequently carry. 90cummins

I saw this ZD1611 at the Washington County Fair in Greenwich NY today. It has common rail & dpf so it’s unknown if problems were resolved. Who will be the first to give it a try?? I think it was $23k minus $300.00 for cash deal from Salem Equipment. Big break for cash🙄

The new ZD1611 with X1505 turbo diesel 1.5 l

I also have an OLD Onan 200 amp 3 phase transfer switch in my house. I also use it on single phase. It came out of a local college years ago and is old school technology. When it transfers from line to gen or back it’s a loud clunk. Not much to go bad in there. It has an Anderson full power...

The lower hole gives you more lift height but it also reduces the lift capacity. 90cummins

Thanks for the confirmation!! It’s good to know I made a good choice. 90cummins

What brand surge protector do you recommend?? I installed (2) MidNite surge protectors, one for the entire house on incoming line and another for my Xantrex inverter. 90cummins

Thank you GRS for that parts info!!! We wouldn’t even think of repairing this except for the fact that he was given this gen set to repair the electrical end of his a couple years ago. He knows the value of a spare. When you need it now theres nothing like having it setting on a shelf ready to...

Just got another generator project. My BIL brought over a 15kw (32) hp Generac standby engine that he wants to have as a spare. This particular unit was replaced because of excessive blow by which covered the entire interior of the genset with oil. Prior to teardown I performed a compression...

Sounds awfully fast for a generator. I would think the rotational inertia would spit the copper or magnets into orbit!! 90cummins

I like the chain idea!! 90cummins

I also had a 275 that was rusty inside so I added 4~5 Gallons of diesel and some clean stones/rocks & strapped it to my tractor & gave it a rough ride swerving side to side then flipped to the tank to do it again. I drained the tank & rinsed with water then used 5 gallons of diesel to rinse it...

A 4 pole generator has much more iron & copper and is much heavier which gives you more surge current when starting heavy loads. 90cummins

Just the other day I removed my blades off my ZD1211 (I agree stupid overly complex design) to sharpen & balance. When I reinstalled them the right side blade screw would spin the shaft while trying to torque to 80 lbft & I’ve had them of many times with no issues. I removed it and checked...

If it’s a diesel Absolutely!!! 90cummins