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by CuttingEdge
Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: I Must Have Looked Pretty Dumb
Replies: 6
Views: 6835

I Must Have Looked Pretty Dumb

Being sick, I often do not sleep well, so most nights I move to the couch so that I do not wake Katie. Anyway, a few weeks I ago I am asleep on the couch, the TV on and my dog is outside. She barks when she wants to come in, and was she ever barking. I mean really barking, so I think, "Man, she real...
by CuttingEdge
Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Well I had an epiphany today; to keep this project on the low cost status, I realized I could steal all the components I need for a start circuit off from another generator that I have kicking around. This one is from the way, way, way ack time machine: a 3000 watt 1 or 3 phase generator from 1943.....
by CuttingEdge
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

I did not make much progress with the Genset today... I got the wiring all situated, and figured out. It was pretty easy once I got going. The "Pucks" as I call them, are just motorized solenoids that threw the engine into shutdown mode if oil pressure, coolant, etc was dangerous, and the other one ...
by CuttingEdge
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: "pic-server" info
Replies: 3
Views: 4907

Re: "pic-server" info

I use IMGBOX, but could use the JDCM dedicated server, but I could not seem to log in.

IMGBOX was down all weekend, but is working now.

Sorry to hear about the older person's health issues, I understand that for sure.
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

I cannot download the photos I took, so I will have to wait until I can do so...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Right now all the wires are attached as they were from the factory, I managed to cut all the tie-wraps off the wires, and the plastic protectors that spiral on, I am not sure if this is the way to go or not? I will get some pictures today if I can. I use IMGBOX for picture hosting, and they have bee...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

How do you guys deal with the wiring on repurposed engines? Do you remove it all completely, and then put back just what it needs to run... or Do you trace back the original wires to their source, and just get rid of the crap that is not needed? I ask because this has a wazoo of wires. It also has t...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Well I am making significant headway now, the tearing apart is done, and the rebuild starts... I did not need any oil to get the engine unseized, in fact I would not even call it "seized" but maybe "stuck". I threaded in some bolts on the flywheel, put a short bar between the bolts like a spanner wr...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:34 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

So that is the overall plan, now back to the technical issues... Anyone know the best way to unseize a diesel engine that has been sitting in storage a long time? It was under cover inside a building so the diesel engine is in really good shape. It is also entirely intact although the reefer unit wa...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Now the boiler can be separate, and the generator set can be separate, but then I thought, 'Why not tie them together?" The reason for that is simple, no matter what is running...it will circulate warm water through the boiler or engine, keeping everything warm. Even if my boiler burns out because i...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:10 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Then a month or so ago, we lost power at our house; something that happens quite often. This time it was out for 18 hours. Well I have a PTO generator for that issue, 83 amps/20 KW... But the thing was, I noticed a lot of heat was being generated. The tractor was running at 180 degrees, the generato...
by CuttingEdge
Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:56 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

No, the boiler is a combination wood and coal boiler. (See photo) I had it all hooked up once, but then Katie (my wife in the picture) decided that she wanted that room to be a mudroom for the kids instead, so I took the boiler out and tried to sell it. It never sold, so then I figured I minds well ...
by CuttingEdge
Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Well l I guess I am going to go with the Reefer Engine since I went up to the shop this morning, dragged it down to my house, and then positioned it into the generator room. That was kind of a nightmare because I had to slide it up an inclined ramp/walkway about 25 feet and I did not have my favorit...
by CuttingEdge
Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

On a different note, I took a long hard look at a couple of engine choices today. I got a nice 6 cylinder Hercules's Engine (White) that is all rebuilt, and sitting on an engine stand with hand clutch and pulley ready to go into a sawmill I got. That is never going to saw wood again, so I figured I ...
by CuttingEdge
Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: You Would Think this was Simple...
Replies: 21
Views: 21216

Re: You Would Think this was Simple...

Hey thanks as that would work well... My understanding on the forums is, mentioning a particular product in a REPLY is not a big deal because a person is just helping another by mentioning a product as a way to deal with their problem. It is when a FIRST thread starter question has a particular prod...