What to do with a Yanmar diesel?
 

I managed to score something at an auction that I have no idea what to do with. Its a 6500 watt Eagle genset, powered by a 10hp Yanmar aircooled diesel. Or I should say hopefully powered by one, as I have no idea if it runs. And if it runs, I have no idea if the generator part is functional. I got it cheap enough that I am not too worried about it working, but then I got to thinking, what could a guy do with the diesel mill if the generator didn't work? Hmmm, diesel ATV? Diesel motorbike? Can anyone give me a link to something cool they have seen with one of these engines in it? :snail:

personally, id go for the motorcycle idea, definitely raise some eyebrows when you fill up or sit at a light.

Use the generator part for wind power.
I also like the motorbike conversion idea,putting the diesel into a broken down free or dirt cheap motorbike.

Range extender for an EV?

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Building the "Zero-Carbon Car" out of a Miata, incl. biodiesel hybrid drivetrain

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Oh I like that one Metro! The bike/atv idea seemed like fun until I realized that I don't think a small diesel like that is really "throttle-able" which being a word I probably just made up, means that I think it either runs at idle or full speed.

If you want something to do with it, you can mail it to me. :D

Those 10 hp Yanmar's have been put on bikes before. Here's a link (with some videos):
DieselBike.net - Diesel Motorcycles using Yanmar parts.

Out of curiosity, how much did you get it for?

WHOA! Thanks Diesel_Dave, those are some cool bikes! Will my Yanmar have an adjustable throttle on it? Or will it be like a non-Frito Lay truck BT4 and only run at certain RPMs?

As for what I paid, lets just say it cost less then a full tank of gas in my Tahoe. Before I sold the Tahoe anyway lol. Hopefully it runs!:snail:

Metro's idea is just so right. Any electric car owner could throw that in the trunk/ under the hood. 6000 watts is a lot of juice.

If it's anything like my 4 HP Kubota, it will have a governor like a tractor or lawnmower.