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I expect to get mixed replies on this one, but I've been suffering from Engineer Brain lately and I want to take a swipe at reducing the chassis vibration of an 802a. Background: I've own an 802a since 2018 and an 803a since 2023. I really like how smooth the 803a is, but most situations call...

I would vote for a drop-in replacement because I can't think of a better way to do the filler neck without a bunch of rework of the surrounding parts. We have a vehicle at work with a similar space constraint and we just lowered the filler neck and added an air bleed port on the radiator. I've...

Yup, been there. Got to have the right touch

The 3%/1000 ft derate is universal for normally aspirated engines, ignoring engines with tuned intake runners which this engine definitely doesn't have. I didn't make it super clear, but I was comparing this universal way of altitude derating an engine to the official way the 802a is derated on...

For N/A engines, you reduce power output by 3% for every 1000 ft of elevation. The LPW2 (DN2M) fixed speed version at 1800 rpm is rated for 12.5 HP cont / 13.7 HP int (fuel stop power) per ISO 3046 Based on calculations using BSFC, fuel consumption, known HP and electric load, I estimated the...

You guys are awesome as usual! I'll pull the injectors and scope the bore to start, but probably will end up using ATF. How long do you typically let it set? This unit is a backup, so being down for a while is not a problem.

Ray, It's light grey for ~3 minutes on startup or after additional load is added until the engine gets hotter. When I say additional load, my typical MO is to start the unit, let it warm up unloaded for 5 minutes or until coolant hits 120°F, then I add ~50% load (3kW) until the coolant is at...

I like to keep a tennis ball or cap that is slightly bigger than the intake for choking off a runaway engine.

No signs, exhaust is dry with soot similar to my 3 other units.

1-2 hours at a time, every 1-2 months.

That's what I'm hoping to get out of this. It's not bad enough to tear the engine down. Would stuck rings burn more oil or have lower compression than a broken ring? (given other conditions remain the same) One other bit of information, when a large load is applied, the engine smokes a lot...

My first generator was a 802a I snagged off CL for $800. It's older, a 1994 model, but low hours (221 hrs) and decent shape for its age. However, its always been slightly down on power and based on cold start, full load performance, blowby, etc, I would guess it's lost some compression. My...

That's a big undertaking because the entire control system is 24V. It would be a total gut job and redesign of the controls.

Have you opened the main control panel yet? I'd be curious is they piggybacked on the OEM controls or bypassed them.

Bumping this back to the top. If someone in the Denver area has an 804, I'd be willing to throw a scope on it.

I like the turtles as well. (temp power distribution) I also outfit my generators with standard twistlock receptacles.

What model is your generator?

:ROFLMAO:

Love seeing these stories of units being put to good use. My power only goes out for an hour or two. :cautious: :LOL: