Mark T Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 38 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: The electricity is kinda a must have these days Best get it sorted Mind you, as Joey suggests, they arent that dear to buy new these days I do like my old CS Listers, still made new today in India CS is cold start Start them when it's freezing with a crank handle just fine They do about 650 rpm full noise They had them on farms all over Australia, right up into the 90's in the more remote regions and probable still do have them They just chug away I had 2 cylinder ones on 8 inch irrigation pumps, chug chug chug, 24 hours a day Twice a day pull the rocker cover off and squirt some more oil in They are good motors and diesel as well Paul Look at that thing. Like paul said..... run run run. Now ? it'd have to have a particulate filter and DEF and all that fancy ECM and all. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 i am partial to Onans. but the Listers cant be beat. i have an Onan 15kw air cooled natural gas unit, and a 17.5 KW water cooled diesel. plus a 5kw portable, an 10 kw gasoline burner, and 2 minis. a 1800 watt ryobi inverter set,, and a 2400 watt yamaha inverter set. whatever you do, steer clear of generac units. they are worse then harbor freight units. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 my harbor freight 7500w runs and powers up great... starts 1-2 pulls, does what I need.. its 5 years old, and I trust it.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 3 hours ago, Joey Mack said: my harbor freight 7500w runs and powers up great... starts 1-2 pulls, does what I need.. its 5 years old, and I trust it.. did not mean it that way JOJO. the problem with HF units is when they break, parts are almost impossible to get. but properly maintained(which most do not do) they run for damn near forever. unfortunately the generac got the name generjunk because they are the "most selling generator in the world" mainly because when they will not run and people take to a repair shop, the shop says "it is not worth fixing. but i will sell you a new one" and the idiots buy another one just for it to break again and not be worth fixing. my newest Onan is 35 years old. and has 42.6 hours on it. the 15.0 JC is an 1984 build, and has 568 hours on it. the 10 kw is a 1956 build. no hour meter. it was the backup generator for the West Windsor State Police barracks until it closed in around 2005. it was purchased by the retiring station mechanic, who sold it to me in after he bought a larger set in oct 2012 the week before hurricane sandy hit. the newest of the little ones is the ryobi, and it alredy has close to 25 hours on it. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 no sweat tjc,, I just take care of my stuff, if neglected I dont know how long it would last.. because of what it does, I make sure it is road ready.. all good.. and yes, if the genny part fails, the unit is done.. not worth fixing for sure.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 Somebody gave it to me not running haven’t got it apart, but it looks like it might be a couple of hundred bucks to get her going said it was not that old but it took a shit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 It’s an all power it looks like somebody ran it out of oil and busted the connecting rod… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 Struth thats a interesting state of affairs Wouldn't have thought it would be cheap or quick to fix Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 Well, according to the only parts house I I can find that sells for parts for it piston kit, connecting rod and gasket set around 200 bucks plus shipping also ordering 4 engine mounts thier all dry rotted everything 200 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 ok started pulling this thing apart,,,now i have to get thru this,so i can started on the transmission,,,see its always something,,,then were headed to san diego for thanks giving tuesday Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 had to pull up utube vidios,,,couldnt figure out how to remove generator from engine,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 23 Author Share Posted November 23 ok got it all successfully pulled apart,,,engine is junk,,,its all going in the trash,,lol....oh well it was worth a shot,,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Bob, Just curious,, Do you know how to put a double 30 breaker in your house panel ( if there is an open slot for one) ? If so, you can install a good safe plug outside the panel to backfeed the panel, and put power to the house. You may not be able to run everything, but you will be able to keep the fridge, lights, and wi-fi, working. obviously I dont know what utilities you have, but what i'm saying is doable... Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 Yes, thank you we went to the same conversation a couple of years ago. No, I do not know how to hook the generator to the box I have no generator anyway ha ha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 ok, all good.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 But thanks for your interest bud. We decided we’re gonna wait till next year to buy a new one. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Be sure you have a licenced electrician install it to your house or your home owners insurance will go to hell.. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 when i used the 10KW i had a double male plug that i ran from the generator to the welder outlet in the garage to back feed the power panel. which is illegal, but many people do it. reason it is illegal is because people forget to turn the power panel main off before plugging the generator in. if you dont turn the main of, the generator will try to power everyone on that line, overload, and burn up. also when the power does come back on, it can overload the generator and burn it up. i now have an automatic transfer switch that switches the power from public line to generator withing 30 seconds of power outage. then when power comes back on, it senses it and turns the generator off and switches back to public lines. 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 55 minutes ago, Brocky said: Be sure you have a licenced electrician install it to your house or your home owners insurance will go to hell.. Thanks for that that was the plan Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 Bob, the guys are right.. I dont have an ATS but, I do very well to switch over correctly... maybe someday I will get an ATS or mabey just a Manual one... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 TJ sounds like you got it all figured out thanks for that will be hunting for one somewhere in the spring bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 I was thinking of going for that automatic Generac. I think it’s about 15,000 to 20 for purchase and set up. That’s a little too steep for my blood. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 They are High dollah, But are also really nice..my little 10K powers most of my house, but not al, and certainly not all at once.. we lose power about 6 times a year. There are a lot of trees and 'Crack heads' that take out the lines in my area.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24 Author Share Posted November 24 doesn’t happen that often here but when it does, you know how that is mobile homes seem to have more issues for some reason we used to live in ……one ,,couple years ago we lost power for three days it sucked Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoff Weeks Posted November 24 Popular Post Share Posted November 24 Most places now a days have a disconnect outside of the house (most often below the meter). A manual transfer switch placed below the meter, while not as convenient as an ATS, is a whole lot cheaper. The switch needs to be rated for the full input of the service, but the generator connection doesn't have to match that. With a manual you don't have to "upgrade" when the generator gets changed out, but will not automatically start and stop the generator We loose power so infrequently and for short duration, that I have never bothered with the expense. Just run extension cords to the few things (fridge, freeze) we want to keep powered. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/44/#findComment-562498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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