Category Archives: Engines

Chinese Horizontal Diesels, 195, 1100, 1115, 1125 and others

Posted on October 21, 2011 by George B.

I’ve lost count of the number of reports I’ve received over the years. The Engine completely destroyed itself WHEN the engine ?mounts? failed.   The value of these old designs has been the topic of other articles, but I’ll mention that … Continue reading →

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Trip to Ron’s place to check out his new Generators and his AMG V12 Hot Rods.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by George B.

My friend Ron was board one day and attended an auction…. to his surprise, he bought two 3 phase generators instead of one 🙂  One is 30KW NA, the other 40KW turbo.  Of course they are both diesel, and here in the … Continue reading →

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Zach’s Remote Start Generator

Posted on September 28, 2011 by George B.

As you’ve heard before, I believe in Kiss Engineering, it’s always a challenge to draw a line somewhere…. to make something functional and reliable, and not enter into the complex. The temptation to install a micro controller is great because it’s fun, but KISS is always easier years … Continue reading →

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Email of the day, what can we learn? 9/27/11

Posted on September 27, 2011 by George B.

  An email follows and there are many I receive that are most similar to this one.. perhaps the Author will be angry when he sees it here, but I have deleted some specifics and changed his name.   Hey George, To … Continue reading →

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A question about drive pulleys and the higher RPM Lister type clones.

Posted on September 7, 2011 by George B.

Here’s an email from today: Subject: Pulley selection help Message: Hi George! Thanks for a wonderful site!!! I’ve got a question on an order I’d like to submit… here’s the specifics: We have a Metro 12/1 and an ST 12KW … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushed Pulleys, DIYer Generator, How Tos, Off Grid Power, Pulley, Questions & Answers, Slow Speed Engines | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Q and A: DIYer on 10/1 Clone Engine

Posted on August 28, 2011 by George B.

Question for George: Hi George – thanks for the amazing wealth of information on your site. Its sure helps guys like me who are just starting out. Recently bought a new 10/1 and I have a couple of questions Firstly … Continue reading →

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Personal Import? Up to $2000 a year, It's now a simple process

Posted on June 28, 2011 by George B.

If you’ve read the article on the utterpower CD about how slowspeed engines are made in India, JB Shah above was the man who made the viagra super active effort to give us a best look into how a Lister Type Engine was made thru the wonderful series of … Continue reading →

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Want a slow speed Lister Generator Set??

Posted on May 26, 2011 by George B.

This is a good running machine.. it’s located in Redmond, I know that no one has even looked at it yet! I htink the first person who does will buy.. A proven machin is better than new. Owner is a … Continue reading →

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Kiss Engineering Again

Posted on March 17, 2011 by George B.

AS WE WATCH this disaster in Japan unfold, no doubt we’ll ask, why didn’t they do this is that? One of my favorite comments made thus far… by a power engineer “Imagine… a 45 year old design in a 45 year … Continue reading →

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Is this the logical power plant for the Hybrid Autos?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by George B.

MIT says the compression ignition engine will remain one of the most efficient portable power plants for years to come. Here’s an interesting one, but like most ideas,  there have been engines of similar design in the past, but the … Continue reading →

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