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Small pump with a restriction would work fine. I used a brass needle valve with 1/8 pipe threads from an ACE Hardware store on mine. It just dribbles. The engine uses a tiny amount of fuel by comparison. I think the belly tank bung could be used. A tee could be added to keep the drain feature...

As mentioned above it boils down to this. To run a house like its on the grid is going to take a big fuel sucking unit. To get by with the essentials a small unit will do. I'm getting set up for the best of both worlds. A very small unit to handle a base load 24/7 which is fridge, freezers...

It's a piece of 1-3/4 inch exhaust tube. I cut it to length then cut it in half. I welded the nipple on it and then drilled through everything after it was mounted. I have a thin paper gasket in there with some gasket cement on both sides.

Thanks for the comments. I did order some blanket insulation from McMaster-Carr to put on the exhaust system. I 'll post updates as I do more work on it. I decided that instead of making a fancy dipstick tube extender I'm going to cut in a hatch door. As of now it pretty much...

Excellent choices, in my opinion. Check my thread on the home made generator. I made a simple saddle fitting that clamped on the filler neck of the belly tank to create a return connection. In addition to what you propose I would also add a switch to turn off the fuel pump. Since your engine...

I have no idea where to get the rectifier that is on the unit. However, it appears that there is a large variety of suitable ones on E-bay for under $10.00. Just pick one that has 4 legs (full wave with one connector to be ground). That way it can mount anywhere and not have to be grounded...

The E has 24vdc systems for fuel supply and solenoid to run. I do not believe it needs 24vdc to make A/C output at the lugs, but I'm not 100% certain. the D definitely does not need the 24vdc to run or make A/C. If the E runs okay without a battery then the existing rectifer / regulator must...

I'm still being cautious. I plan on wrapping the exhaust system with some heat insulation blanket. so far i have measured some temps and the top of the valve cover is around 230 and the exhaust system is 465 and the intake by the fan is around 10 degrees higher than outside. Since the fan...

That's a good idea. I bring a 12 volt aircompressor to air up the tires, and yes the magnetic lights are great.

Good deal. Post up some pics when you get going on it. When I worked at CAT years ago we once put a big CAT gen in a reefer trailer. The insulation and double wall construction made it very quiet. Also good security. The customer was very happy.

Welcome to the MEP life! Good choice of unit too! Nice work on the fabrication of the replacement cover. Search McMaster Carr then search their website for "latches" and you will find the exact replacements for your unit. I have used their stainless steel ones for my replacements but have found...

The GL just finished bidding about 100 complete drop in engines for the MEP004. They came out of the Lochbourne center in Columbus Ohio. They went for 500 - 750+ each. Maybe some will be reselling them shortly. They were either A1 or A4 condition, never run fresh total rebuild. The 1/2 inch or...

Here is my Pow'r Gard 3KW gen put into a Carver Fuel pump silent housing. As you can see it does not exactly fit! Pretty close though. the base dimensions are 20 x 22. Put way too many hours in this but I will say it is very quiet. It can be placed between 2 people and they can have a normal...

Stupid question: What is post 20?

There have been some discussions on this 460 retrofit voltage regulator recently, probably within the last week or so. You might find info if you search. User "Derf" had posted pics as well. It is very do able. I have been looking into the same for myself. Issac-1 is another user that is...

Correct. I recommend adding a regulator or replacing the rectifier with a regulator/rectifier. Then I think some sort of device is needed to absorb and dampen the incoming pulses and give the regulator a reference point. Running a regulator witout a battery or capacitor is risky at best...

Hi Derf, Been a while since I have had an 016D as their prices have gone up and the bases in my area have not offered many. I might have taken this further on another post, I forget. But my problems were associated with the tank mounted float / relay assembly. I concluded that the raw...

Yes, depending on price.

I just bought a 12vdc pump from NAPA. Very similar to the facet. List price $50.00 new. Search NAPA Universal fuel pump. The have 4 pages of variations including 24vdc. Automotive quality made in USA to replace mechanical pumps on cars and trucks. Plug in your zip code and they are priced and...

Yes, Lpw2, 3, 4 all interchange. The military knows them as Onan DN4M and also uses DN2M but has no 3 cylinder version which is too bad because they are the best configuration of the 3 types. I have one of the 2 cylinder versions in the 5kw tqg the 802a. Do a google image search on LPW and...