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Is 2 gensets an option? Smaller unit for background loads (AC/heat, fridge, etc) and the larger unit (or just a second one) to run switched loads like hot water/stove? I mean, some loads are needed 24/7 unless the weather's perfect, but are you seriously expecting to cook while you're asleep? A...

APC 1500VA Smart-UPS unit are 24v, and have a set of anderson plugs to connect the batteries. Pop it open and swap the position of the internal plug with the external plug. (yellow external plug is used to connect the batteries during installation, without opening the case to get at the normal...

Right, I'm going to run away and join the Amish. Blasted crappy internet connection made me reload the page 3 times and added a double post to boot.

Ok, now that I've remembered to turn on a computer again.... I'm using a Beam T-60 regulator. They're available in a wide variety of options, including idle, primer, and vacuum lockout. The one I got has Idle & vacuum lockout for safety- great thing for a 28v genset on an M109 camper. My current...

Personally, I think electronics on a multifuel should stay out of critical engine functions. It's nice to know that the engine's doing for things like turning the fuel up, but just about any HP upgrades other than that tend to trash reliabilty, cold-starting, and the whole 'multifuel' bit. The...

Any luck on this?

Propane regulators used for engines (forklifts) are available in coolant-heated version to avoid icing. A wide variety of fixed/variable regulators are available. I'm looking at a Beam T50/60 for a 1.5kw DC genset that's giving me carb problems.

My little 1.5k set worked for a while, until the float started sticking (rubbery fueltank sealer) with a few simple steps. Running on a new boat gas tank, w/ new hose & priming bulb. Open fuel valve, set fuel lever to correct position. Squeeze priming bulb until I see activity in the filter...

I know the bowl gaskets on both of my 2a016 carbs are cork- easy enough to make a replacement, if needed. Note: tiny ring gasket around the center post housing the jets- don't forget that one! Input/output flanges look to be something else, but making a flat gasket for them should also be...

Yet another reason why I buy $2.99 Harbor Freight multimeters. Toss one in every electrical item's toolbox. I'm still arguing with the carb on my -025. :( Nice little 28v set, if I can get it working.

Tax related amusement: When my brother was 9, he dressed up for Halloween in a suit & tie, complete with briefcase. *knock, knock* "I'm from the IRS, and I'm here to help." (opens briefcase and holds it up) "Now give me half your candy." Most of our neighbors had trouble standing they were...

Some Military A/C units also use 400hz. Cheap combination for adding A/C to your shop, if you only need AC for short periods, or have access to off-road diesel.

ULSD is required in 2007 (?) and up trucks, but older diesel is still legal to put in pre-07 trucks. Remember when diesel spiked higher than gas all of a sudden? Compare that with the dates for ULSD rollout. ULSD is much harder to refine. Supposedly NY allows private production and use of...

Grey areas aside, I can understand the issued people have finding specific parts. Looking for NSN or model numbers doesn't help when the post is "Parting out", especially with odd phrasing of part nomenclature. For example, on ebay my searches tend to look like this. (m109, m109a1, m109a2...

Value + installation. Does the estimate include towing a non-drivable vehicle (possible steering/frame damage) to the shop? That'd run a few hundred, plus tire/rim/tube/flap- and some shops charge LOTS extra for 'split rim' tires. Feel free to point out the cost of Sherwin-williams CARC paint...

I just got a NOS 2A016. Test-fired it... and found this issue when stooging around the forums. I've got my carb disassembled, and I'm waiting for the MEK to thin the semi-dried can of gas tank sealer. Supposedly Model-airplane 'fuel-proof dope' works well. I've got a cheapo 2-stroke genset...

After years of being a bit of a flashaholic, I should point out that there's a fine line between lights for a truck, and a truck for the lights. Please note that I've made 3D Maglites hotrodded enougg to start fires. Headlamp upgrades are easy. Metal reflectors and glass lenses, H4 100W...

$/Lumen is the magic number. Hot-wire lamps do really well (250w halogen worklight bulb costs $2, and cranks out 5k Lumens.) and LED's really suck. This BEAST is almost $70, and cranks out roughly the same light output. Of course, you can just buy 24v halogens- a LED needs electronics to...

Chuck, some Ac-delco 1-wire alternators use a funky rectifier wiring to get around the drain issue. Most DC alternators are a 3-phase design, and more modern units are wired Y, allowing 4 pairs of diodes, and slightly higher idle/max output without any other changes. I'll see if I can figure out...

Some one-wire alternators use that residual magnetism trick. Tweaking the field (rotor) resistance and the regulator's design the required startup can be quite low. AFAIK, most brushed AC gensets use a relatively low field voltage to allow self-exitation, sometimes coupled with a special...