Subject: Re: [Biofuel] VW Diesel to power a generator
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:38:30 -0400
Mike,
I have a concern about noise from a generator. I live in a rural area
closest neighbor is about .3 mi away. I live here because I like
peace
and quiet. I sometimes sit in the garden and listen
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It's a rebuilt small frame from an 80's diesel caddy
Jason Katie wrote:
how old of a gm alternator? you could bypass the diode set
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Dont forget to mount the motor on vibration damper. Also consider
cooling flow and combustion air. Sound studios use
labyrinths/baffles on air conditioning
Kirk
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Subject: Re: [Biofuel] VW Diesel to power
a generator
Very rough,
48Hp close to 30Kw at 4,000 plus. At 1,800 is
about 12Kw minus Power factor = about 9Kw useable at low revs on multi po
the little door on my furnace were for. A lot can happen in a
year.
Tom
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I have a 4.7 HP Changfa I've been happy with - it runs a 100 amp GM
alternator - I get about 1200 watts out of it. I think
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I have a 4.7 HP Changfa I've been happy with - it runs a 100 amp GM
alternator - I get about 1200 watts out of it. I think it would easily
run a 200 amp
quot;?
If the engine
doesn't run at 25%+ --- problems.
Is
this what you're referring to?
(I
gotta spend some time in the archives)
Tom
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Don't bother putting it in a vanagon, tho'
Zeke Yewdall wrote:
Yeah, Mike's got a point. It'll pretty much bolt into any volkswagen,
diesel or gas, made between 1977 and 1996 or thereabouts. If it's a
good engine, you might be able to find an old VW jetta with a toasted
engine, drop it
nozzles, electrodes, or even what the "little door" on my furnace were for. A lot can happen in a year. Tom- Original Message -
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Dont forget to mount the motor on vibration damper. Also consider cooling
flow and combustion air. Sound studios use
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Thompson,
Mark L. (PNB RD)
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Subject: Re: [Biofuel] VW Diesel to power
a generator
In Alaska we had a 2 cylinder 4Kw Lister. The absolute
nosiest generator in creation.
But it did run for 20 years
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It's a rebuilt small frame from an 80's diesel caddy
Jason Katie wrote:
how old of a gm alternator? you could bypass the diode set and get
unregulated AC out of it anyway.
Jason
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the field feed. very versatile equipment those alternators.
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Hello all,
I'm interested ingetting
adiesel generator. A friend has offered me a VW Rabbit diesel engine
(48HP) and says it would be great to power a generator. It seems a bit overkill.
I was looking at 4 - 6 HP.
Guidance here would be
appreciated.
Tom
maybe rig up 2 or 3 generators to it? use a
heavy motorcycle chain maybe?
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Subject: [Biofuel] VW Diesel
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From:
Thomas
Kelly
To:
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Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 7:34
PM
Subject: [Biofuel] VW Diesel to power a
generator
Hello all,
I'm interested ingetting
adiesel generator. A friend has offered me a VW Rabbit diesel engine
(48HP) and says it would be great to power
Take the motor anyway! Is it any good? It'll fit a lot cars.
Thomas Kelly wrote:
Hello all,
I'm interested in getting a diesel generator. A friend has offered
me a VW Rabbit diesel engine (48HP) and says it would be great to
power a generator. It seems a bit overkill. I was looking at
Yeah, Mike's got a point. It'll pretty much bolt into any volkswagen, diesel or gas, made between 1977 and 1996 or thereabouts. If it's a good engine, you might be able to find an old VW jetta with a toasted engine, drop it in, and have a biodiesel car.
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Hello all,
I'm interested in getting a diesel generator. A friend has
offered me
, 2006 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] VW Diesel to power a generator
I have a 4.7 HP Changfa I've been happy with - it runs a 100 amp GM
alternator - I get about 1200 watts out of it. I think it would easily
run a 200 amp,
or just buy a genset from Grainger if you want AC current. I expect
long time. I
run Deutz units which are horrible for prices on parts.
My very quick and rough and ready
calcs.
Doug
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Subject: [Biofuel] VW Diesel to power a
generator
Hi Joe
Ok Keith;
Thanks for the welcome.
You're welcome. :-)
Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes,
Not at all.
as it wasn't my intent but around here (Ontario, Canada) it seems
just about everybody has the mentality I described.
Not only around there, sad to say, it's widespread. But
Chris, Many thanks. Bob A.
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hi, bob.
wvo = waste vegetable oil
svo = straight vegetable oil
biod = biodiesel
dino = petroleum-based
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From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 6:36 PM
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Hello Jan
Hello Lyn.
Yes, you are missing something. The main problem with SVO as diesel
engine
fuel is not the high viscosity, but the final boiling
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Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 6:36 PM
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Hello Jan
Hello Lyn.
Yes, you are missing something. The main problem with SVO as diesel
engine
fuel is not the high viscosity, but the final boiling point and the low
cetane number. Elsbett system have
Lyn Gerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I went to the site that Keith recommended and it looks fantastic. What this maker Elsbett sells is a one tank system you can put anything from WVO to Dino into. If such a system exists, why are people bothing to make biodiesel? It would be easier, more
Hello Jonathan, Lyn
Lyn Gerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I went to the site that Keith recommended and it looks fantastic. What this
maker Elsbett sells is a one tank system you can put anything from WVO to
Dino into. If such a system exists, why are people bothing to make biodiesel?
It would be
Greetz to all on the list;
I have joined recently but have not posted till now.
This thread just touched on a topic which has been on my mind. The
question of multifuels and which is the best etc. There seems to be an
underlying assumption that I keep coming up against as I interact with
Hello Joe
Greetz to all on the list;
I have joined recently but have not posted till now.
This thread just touched on a topic which has been on my mind. The
question of multifuels and which is the best etc. There seems to be
an underlying assumption that I keep coming up against as I
Ok Keith;
Thanks for the welcome. Sorry if I stepped on anyone's toes, as it
wasn't my intent but around here (Ontario, Canada) it seems just about
everybody has the mentality I described. They just don't seem to get it
that the future is gonna look a little different.
BTW I'm glad to be on
Hello Biofuel List,
If anyone is interested, I have more information on the install of
Elsbett single tank systems.
(It is large document not suitable for posting)
We will be hosting another Elsbett install workshop in North
Carolina, U.S. in September.
If you are interested in
: Re: [Biofuel] VW Diesel
I went to the site that Keith recommended and it looks fantastic. What
this
maker Elsbett sells is a one tank system you can put anything from WVO to
Dino into. If such a system exists, why are people bothing to make
biodiesel?
It would be easier, more ecological
Hello Jan
Hello Lyn.
Yes, you are missing something. The main problem with SVO as diesel engine
fuel is not the high viscosity, but the final boiling point and the low
cetane number. Elsbett system have taken action before these disadvantages
and have designed a dual air system in the
Hello Lyn
I went to the site that Keith recommended and it looks fantastic. What this
maker Elsbett sells is a one tank system you can put anything from WVO to
Dino into. If such a system exists, why are people bothing to make biodiesel?
It would be easier, more ecological, economical etc to
Anyone: Is there a glossary link for newbies explaining such acronyms as
WVO, SVO, Dino, VW Diesel, etc.?
Bob A
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Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 12:53 PM
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I went
hi, bob.
wvo = waste vegetable oil
svo = straight vegetable oil
biod = biodiesel
dino = petroleum-based fuel (or so i infer)
e85 = 85% ethanol fuel (the norm in the u.s.a. is 10% max)
e100 = 100% ethanol
vw diesel simply refers to a vw diesel. i think that about covers it.
-chris b.
Hello John
Just FYI, there is a major debate on SVO use raging at TDIclub.com
right now. It's actually spilled over into 3 different threads in
the biodiesel section of the forums(sic).
Would you perhaps be up to giving us a summary?
Best wishes
Keith
jh
Lyn Gerry wrote:
Hi Mike and
You have the 'SVO destroyed my TDI' folks.
And the 'SVO is just fine' pollyannas.
And the Greasel 'TDIclub member don't have a clue' people.
And the professional 'we need more scientific data' skeptics.
And the 'yes, we need data but your studies are too old' counter-skeptics.
Yup. I think
On 25 Jun 2005 at 8:46, John Hayes wrote:
You have the 'SVO destroyed my TDI' folks.
And the 'SVO is just fine' pollyannas.
I went to the TDIclub site as well. I probably only saw a fraction of the
posts,
and what I saw made me realize that I didn't really do Mike's question justice
Hello Lyn
There's rather more to it than just pre-heating the oil to lower the
viscosity. I posted this a few weeks ago:
Is there anyone out there who can compare the commercially
available kits, their pros and cons? Which is the best system to
install for use in Northern California.
You have the 'SVO destroyed my TDI' folks.
And the 'SVO is just fine' pollyannas.
And the Greasel 'TDIclub member don't have a clue' people.
And the professional 'we need more scientific data' skeptics.
And the 'yes, we need data but your studies are too old' counter-skeptics.
Yup. I think
I went to the site that Keith recommended and it looks fantastic. What this
maker Elsbett sells is a one tank system you can put anything from WVO to
Dino into. If such a system exists, why are people bothing to make biodiesel?
It would be easier, more ecological, economical etc to just use
Hi Mike and All,
I just had my 1999 Jetta TDI converted, and so far, I'm really pleased. I live
in
central New York State and the conversion was done by Lucas MacDonald at
Vegpower
http://www.vegpower.com/
They can do the work or you can buy components from them. Lucas is also
an
Just FYI, there is a major debate on SVO use raging at TDIclub.com right
now. It's actually spilled over into 3 different threads in the
biodiesel section of the forums(sic).
jh
Lyn Gerry wrote:
Hi Mike and All,
I just had my 1999 Jetta TDI converted, and so far, I'm really pleased. I live
Has anyone ever converted a VW diesel to run on
leftover oil from restaurants or fast foods like
Krispy Kreeme and McDonalds etc... I'm about to do it
and want to follow the lead of someone else who's done
it. Thanks.
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I have heard about kits that allow VW diesels to be installed in Suzuki
Samurais. What I am interested in doing is putting this engine in a
Nissan or Toyota pickup. Does anyone have any ideas about how I would
make the flywheel/clutch part work?
Stan
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Much easier to just get a diesel from those makers (Toyota/Nissan)
Regards,
Edward Beggs
On Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at 06:13 PM, Stanley Baer wrote:
I have heard about kits that allow VW diesels to be installed in Suzuki
Samurais. What I am interested in doing is putting this engine in a
I have heard about kits that allow VW diesels to be installed in Suzuki
Samurais. What I am interested in doing is putting this engine in a
Nissan or Toyota pickup. Does anyone have any ideas about how I would
make the flywheel/clutch part work?
Stan
You can make anything bolt up to
Where I live in Canada, there are very few small pickups with diesel
engines. The ones that are available are quite old and have very high
mileage. I have a couple of VW diesels in my shed as well as a garge
full of machine tools and welders. A mid nineties Mazda would be a good
candidate
Stan:
http://www.keltec.com/hardware/index.html were making a kit, but quit. They
have some stock.
Ed B
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Subject: [biofuel] VW diesel into small rear wheel drive
Take off the Mazda body and mount on a wrecked Dodge Cummins frame.
Now that would be fun, and give you about 35mpg, while pulling Oak
stumps.
;-)
On Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at 07:59 PM, Stanley Baer wrote:
Where I live in Canada, there are very few small pickups with diesel
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Subject: [biofuel] VW Diesel Warranty exclusions!!
Hello,
Went looking at the Golf TDI today and had TWO dealers tell me that
the engine warranty wold be VOIDED if I bought one and ran biodiesel.
I'm gonna
Hello,
Went looking at the Golf TDI today and had TWO dealers tell me that
the engine warranty wold be VOIDED if I bought one and ran biodiesel.
I'm gonna check further intoi it, but thought I'd pass this on.
Bill in Az
Hi, Bill -
If you are interested in owning a TDI, you ought to check
Hello,
Went looking at the Golf TDI today and had TWO dealers tell me that
the engine warranty wold be VOIDED if I bought one and ran biodiesel.
I'm gonna check further intoi it, but thought I'd pass this on.
Bill in Az
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Asunto: Re: [biofuel] VW diesel question
i dont know the exact hp or torque, but after looking in my generator
book your engine should have more than enough power. one thing you would
have to do is put a belt driven governor on the motor to maintain the
speed.dennis
Tiastobio
i dont know the exact hp or torque, but after looking in my generator
book your engine should have more than enough power. one thing you would
have to do is put a belt driven governor on the motor to maintain the
speed.dennis
Tiastobio wrote:
VW 1500-1600 HP/Torque vs RPM
VW 1500-1600 HP/Torque vs RPM ?
Can anyone provide a horsepower/torque vs RPM graph for the VW 1500 or 1600
non-turbo diesel engine?
I would like these figures to see if a small imported generator end could
provide 10-15 kilowatts when driven by a small VW diesel.
I've seen the
I think you have the wrong motor, too high rpm.you would have to use
gear reductiontry these people...
http://www.chinadiesel.com/
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VW 1500-1600 HP/Torque vs RPM ?
Can anyone provide a horsepower/torque vs RPM graph for the VW 1500
On Mon, May 13, 2002 at 04:46:06PM -0700, Rik wrote:
I think you have the wrong motor, too high rpm.you would have to use
gear reductiontry these people...
http://www.chinadiesel.com/
Don't know why you say the VW diesels are too high rpm. They've got more
than enough power at
Hello,
Anyone have know where I can get some 0.040
(1mm) oversized pistons for my soon to be oil
burning 1.6l VW diesel engine? If anyone has a
set I'm interesting...
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Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [biofuel] VW Diesel Pumps
Hello all,
I have some fairly rare, high tech methods of producing replicas and one-off
parts. I run a Prototyping Laboratory at Georgia Institute of Technology
and may be able to help reproduce parts (mechanical components) that are no
longer available. As long as you have the original part,
Hello,
I have two extra VW diesel pumps for the
non-turbos of the '80. I think they need rebuilt
but I have a local shop that does a bunch of
these for one of the larger engine rebuilders
around. They use Viton seals and he said that
any biodiesel would work fine. Anyone
interested? I
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