Front mount generator project?

[twoton]

Some more great ideas there fourinchdragslicks, thanks. I had been thinking alternator too, like this;

http://diy-welder.com/buildit.shtml

[Mike McKown]

Originally Posted by twoton

I already have a 5000 watt Honda generator that I bought 25 years ago that still works great.

Nice to be able to drive it around from place to place instead of having to lug the portable around.

No automatic throttle control. Don’t think that would work to good for running the house during power outages. Either leave it running WOT or have to go out and throttle up whenever I need power? Don’t like that idea.

Any thought would be greatly appreciated.

David

You already have a quiet, reliable generator that works and is paid for (?).

It has the AUTOMATIC throttle control and may/may not run your whole house on demand.

I have a 5kw Honda generator that had a wheel kit on it. I just simply fabbed up a tongue and welded it to the generator frame. Just hook it to a cub of your choice, drive it where you want it and your two problems are solved.

About 12 years ago I bought a combo AC generator/arc welder. I believe it has a 14 hp K series Kohler on it. Output maybe 4kw. Don't remember. I do know it worked to power a right angle grinder when I bought it. I also remember I had to adjust the engine rpm to get the voltage right.

It could be up for a trade for the right deal.

[OldSkull]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

.......I also remember I had to adjust the engine rpm to get the voltage right.

A tip for those who never done this before

A cheap way to test and adjust your gen output for a stable 110-120 V 60Hz AC?

Use a Kill-A Watt Meter

[twoton]

Originally Posted by Mike McKown

You already have a quiet, reliable generator that works and is paid for (?).

Yeah Mike, what am I thinking? Next thing you know I’ll be buying additional cubs when I already have one that works and is paid for (?). Did I say “one”? Wait a minute,… 1, 2, 3,… I always start to get confused when I get into these big numbers… Better stop drinking, I mean thinking. Affecting my judgement.

Just kidding Mike, I like the convert the stand alone unit to a towable assembly.

The deal here is on occasion I need a generator at work, and sometimes I have to or it is much easier to leave it there, and then still need one at home. Usually storms with extended power outages.

Originally Posted by OldSkull

A tip for those who never done this before

A cheap way to test and adjust your gen output for a stable 110-120 V 60Hz AC?

Use a Kill-A Watt Meter

Thanks OldSkull, that’s a great idea.

[RLause]

Originally Posted by twoton

Some more great ideas there fourinchdragslicks, thanks. I had been thinking alternator too, like this;

http://diy-welder.com/buildit.shtml

I have a generator like this if anyone is interested, email me.

[twoton]

Originally Posted by RLause

I have a generator like this if anyone is interested......

I'd like to see it Richard, can you put some pictures up here?

[RLause]

I'll find them, reduce them and post them tomorrow.

[RLause]

Here are the pictures. The mounting adapter I built. I have more pictures if interested.

[twoton]

Thanks for the pictures.

[twoton]

Cold Start Disconnect Clutch Kit, part number 190-428-100

Anyone know how these work?