Mark, Thanks for the info - very useful. Can you explain some more about 'turning the fuel pump down'. I don't understand how this could have (anywhere near)...
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exvelo
Oct 6, 2006 12:45 pm
Can anyone describe the best method for removing the flywheels from this engine. ie. without causing damage. Do i need any special tools ?.......thanks JT....
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Darald Bantel
o1bigtenor
Oct 6, 2006 12:53 pm
... That would depend upon what you call special tools! You will need a puller of sufficient size. If you know what you are doing judicious application of heat...
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marksmbx
Oct 6, 2006 4:28 pm
Less fuel = less smoke. But also less power, its a favourite trick among those trying to get a diesel engine car through its MOT. Taxi's do it all the time....
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dermotd2000
Oct 6, 2006 6:58 pm
Hi, I'm new to the list and I have a query. I intend to buy a volvox listeroid genset and want to use it to generate electricity solely to heat a water tank to...
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Andy Mahoney (www.hom...
andymahoney
Oct 6, 2006 8:03 pm
Hi, I have done it see www.homebrewpower.co.uk Andy Mahoney www.homebrewpower.co.uk From: Lister_CSOG@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Lister_CSOG@yahoogroups.com] On ...
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Trevor Lewis KD1YT
trevorkd1yt
Oct 6, 2006 8:49 pm
_If_ (as it sounds) your entire goal is production of heat, not electricity as an end product, (in other words you'd be taking all the electrial output of the ...
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john clark
clarkplant
Oct 6, 2006 8:55 pm
Hi all, Have just started a JP3 gen set I have had for a while in the workshop, the previous owner told me it had not been run since the 1970s it is 15kva and...
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Andy Mahoney (www.hom...
andymahoney
Oct 6, 2006 9:06 pm
Dermot Why not make a Turk burner and get more heat for less effort. Andy Mahoney www.homebrewpower.co.uk From: Lister_CSOG@yahoogroups.com...
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Tim
timwilly2002
Oct 6, 2006 9:38 pm
Hi John, Busted Link, would love a gander please could you post the link again. Would make the basis of a lovely veg fuelled chp. Tim ... -- All the Best Tim...
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john clark
clarkplant
Oct 6, 2006 10:14 pm
Hi Tim, try www.anti-aircraft.co.uk/ regards john. ... again. Would ... in ... since ... drained ... in ... engine on ... turn ... few ... the ... 5 ... slight...
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Tim
timwilly2002
Oct 6, 2006 11:04 pm
Thanks john works a treat, lovely old beastie good luck with her. Tim ... -- All the Best Tim from Tang It is never too late to have a happy childhood....
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jmarkwalker
Oct 6, 2006 11:51 pm
Mark, Given the following....... "I have signed an NDA with one Chinese Co involved with diesel genset production, I cant reveal all." Will we be able to buy...
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marksmbx
Oct 7, 2006 10:06 am
Mark, I am designing controls for these people and not selling their product. It is not something I see myself getting involved with, the market is not there...
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Andy Mahoney (www.hom...
andymahoney
Oct 7, 2006 12:25 pm
Mark Is Veg oil not available in every shot and supermarket throughout the world and also in the UK it is approx 50% the cost. That's just the new stuff I am...
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marksmbx
Oct 7, 2006 12:55 pm
Hi Andy, When used as a fuel the customs people must be satisfied. They are the rules over this side, I dunno what the law in the UK is on that. I am sure many...
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Tim
timwilly2002
Oct 7, 2006 1:15 pm
Hi Guys, My veg oil cars have all had their emissions tested on veg oil since 1999 in their NCT's (GB users read MOT here). Are these emission tests invalid?...
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marksmbx
Oct 7, 2006 1:29 pm
Hi Tim, The emissions testing documentation for new engine certification for introduction in the EU market place says the emissions testing must be conducted...
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Darald Bantel
o1bigtenor
Oct 7, 2006 2:11 pm
Here in Alberta Canada the tax is ONLY for on road use. For stationary and off road equipment (read most industrial equipment) there is no tax. Darald...
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Tim
timwilly2002
Oct 7, 2006 3:22 pm
Hi Mark, Cold starting at the moment is still relatively easy, I am not supplying the engine with hot oil until it warms up so it is cold starting on cold veg....
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Tim
timwilly2002
Oct 7, 2006 3:37 pm
Hi Guys, Realised that I should have started a new thread with this one. In response to Marks request for cold starting info. Cold starting at the moment is...
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marksmbx
Oct 7, 2006 3:58 pm
Hi Tim, I am surprised that at the relatively warm temps we still have, you need heat to start the veg oil. Didnt you have an old Zetor tractor...
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Tim
timwilly2002
Oct 7, 2006 4:34 pm
Hi Mark, There is no problem with a glow plug, I have several kicking around, It is just that I am reluctant to machine the COV plug that is fitted to my...
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john clark
clarkplant
Oct 7, 2006 5:26 pm
Had another play today and found the alternator would light a 230v bulb with the little motor generator exciter still seized up, I thought the exciter was...
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Simon Wass
simonwass
Oct 7, 2006 11:11 pm
Sorry to disagree, but propane is fine, a slower heating is less likely to damage anything. A sudden high temp locally to the hub is asking for trouble. Warm...
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Darald Bantel
o1bigtenor
Oct 7, 2006 11:34 pm
Well - the few times I have been tasked to do this kind of thing (I work as a weldor and machinist). I used a cutting torch (heat isn't spread out all over the...
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David G. LeVine
sirdave144
Oct 8, 2006 2:37 am
... I found it at http://www.anti-aircraft.co.uk/jp3restoration.html David G. LeVine Nashua, NH 03060...
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ian
dregar41
Oct 8, 2006 7:34 am
Hello list, I've now been running the CS 6/1 for a month on veg oil and all seems well. I start up and shut down on diesel. It is started every other day for a...
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Ken Boak
kenboak
Oct 8, 2006 8:34 am
Ian, The Lister CS will always show some slobbering of unburnt veg-oil around the exhaust manifold - particularly if running on light loads - as in your case....
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Andy Mahoney (www.hom...
andymahoney
Oct 8, 2006 9:55 am
Hi Ian You are running your engine not as desired. You need to put some mechanical load on it to get it running at ambient temperature. The exhaust will be ...
