Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s often the case, mainly to get longer life/service intervals out of them. Yeah, the engine would be nice by itself, although it could be something odd you might have issues with sourcing parts for, however. Military contract stuff is often very unique, making the use of it in the private

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I was thinking that military stuff is usually de-rated. There were some military 4cyl engines available that were rated for something like 6hp that a bunch of guys were swapping in maybe 10 years ago. IIRC they were easy to get up to 10-12hp or more. -Curt On Friday, April 2, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-04-02 11:39, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: For half the price it'd be worth grabbing the engine. 6hp? Maybe put it in a Cub Original or model 70? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Requesting offers of cash in the ad is a good way to guarantee the offers will be below asking price. Sounds like he's waiting for the first guy to come along and offer him 4-5 Benjis for it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
For half the price it'd be worth grabbing the engine. -Curt On Friday, April 2, 2021, 11:37:34 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Single cylinder diesel, can’t tell the manufacturer. Stuff like this is tough to fix, as it’s usually contract one/off oddball that's not in the

Re: [MBZ] Military MEP 831A Diesel Generator $800

2021-04-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Single cylinder diesel, can’t tell the manufacturer. Stuff like this is tough to fix, as it’s usually contract one/off oddball that's not in the commercial sector. A 3kW generator that weighs 300 pounds. Yeah, I don’t see the value here. Buy a consumer grade portable for less and get more. -D