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Tough little generator build
I got a $10 single phase alternator, 2 pole, 120v, 29amp, 3.5kw, floating neutral, taper shaft about 100hrs on it. Came from a yanmar 320cc diesel generator. The diesel engine is toast.
Should take about a 6hp engine to crank out that much power. Ebay sells really cheap taper shaft engines.
I think I found a 10hp Tecumseh that should fit.
Why would I put a 10hp engine on a 6hp generator?
For motor starting. And if it doesn't fit I'll make it fit.
I found that electric air compressors, welding machines, pumps and generators are natural enemies.
Now putting a 10hp motor on a 3.5kw generator could melt the generator so I'll have to give it a breaker or fuse.
Ecomods, I'll make it variable speed so I can run it at say 30, 50 and 60hz.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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