dave walton wrote: > > Because they are pieces of crap to begin with. Those cheap sets are > designed to sell, not work. > I don't doubt that you can get a decent air-cooled genset - but it > will cost more than $800.
Been using a $350 Coleman/Briggs&Stratton 11hp 5kw for 20+ years. Would probably pay $600-700 today. Replaced the spark plug 2-3 times, broke the rope on the recoil start once, had to take the starter apart again last year and clean/lube it when it didn't want to retract properly and the rope jammed. Either I'm getting older or it's getting harder to start, but once started it keeps going, as long as you're willing to refuel it every 3 hours (small engine mounted fuel tank). The carb has never been off it and the ignition has never been messed with. It got used infrequently, but 16 hours a day when it was needed. Back in the 1980s a power failure might last a week, now it's almost never more than 10 hours. Now it's surplus. It's been replaced by an automated air cooled propane engine 7kw Generac Guardian ($1500). Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
