All,
Apologies for disappearing. I had to teach a class at another agency last week, and required 14 hour days with commute, then we went to PGH for Easter with the in-laws.
I'm sad to report the only progress I have made so far is to read the AMBAC manual on the timing button, and to read through Joesco's experiences with his IP.
I'll be honest, I've not been getting more motivated, but CINCHome is being very supportive, and once I do spring cleaning on the garage, the shop table belongs to the genset and parts.
So, step one, a few of you mentioned good sources for new or rebuilt IP's. I called Surplusman, and he wants 650, plus another 150 for button and shim kit. That's a little rich for my blood right now.
Anyone care to offer best sources at this time? Have one lying around, ordered an extra for gits and shiggles and don't need the paperweight anymore?
Also, while I will clean **** out of all the lines, I would also prefer to replace as many as I can with new ones, just to be sure. What are the best sources for new lines, both high and low pressure?
Any other critical parts I might want to count on needing or wanting to replace, just to be on the safe side?
Also, I know this is early in the process as I still don't even have my IP, but has anyone tried running these generators on biodiesel?
I have a friend who ran his m35a2 on pure waste veggie oil (heavily filtered) and says you can do same with minor setup mods for these generators.
My ultimate goal is to have generator and my m35a2 (scheduled acquisition later this summer) running off primary tank diesel and alt high capacity tank with waste veggie oil. alt tank will have heating coil for pre-heat of veggie oil, and engines will be operated first and last 5 minutes on diesel to clear the lines and core.
Any thoughts? would this impact my needed IP in any way?
Thanks again all.
Ben