Gen gurus

Don Fairchild · December 10, 2009, 03:34:45 PM

I have been running my gen set off and on over the last month because I some times go out and take a shower before I go home or I have a mid after noon meeting, my webasto isn't working at this time. I have noticed that when I run the Ac's on heat mode the HZ is 60.2 and the voltage drops to 110, should I adjust the voltage regulator for a higher volt out put and how would I do that. I have a 4 cylinder Kubota with a 13Kw Marathon gen end.

Thanks

Don

Busted Knuckle · December 10, 2009, 04:10:24 PM

If I were you I'd yank that Kubota, and replace it with a 4-53 DD!

If ya need help I got the # for a DD guru, in Bakersfield I can call for you!

BK

OK I'll run and hide now!

Don Fairchild · December 10, 2009, 04:30:39 PM

Hey I have a silver 4-53T setting here not being used. I'll take that # i can always use a good mechanic

Don

Busted Knuckle · December 10, 2009, 04:33:24 PM

Quote from: Don Fairchild
Hey I have a silver 4-53T setting here not being used. I'll take that # i can always use a good mechanic
Don

OK call 661-391-4520

BK

boogiethecat · December 10, 2009, 05:06:45 PM

Don I wouldn't worry about it. 60.2 hertz won't hurt a thing- higher frequency than 60 hz is ok- it's when it drops below 60 that you can get in trouble.
And 110 volts is within spec of most everything. So just leave it I think, and you'll be fine

Cheers
Gary

Don Fairchild · December 10, 2009, 05:09:13 PM

Thanks Gary, How you doing, glad to see you back on the board.

BK thanks but That guy is a real A H from what I here.

Don

Van · December 10, 2009, 05:41:12 PM

453 Silver huh? PROJECT ENGINE!!!

Bet it'll power a barstool real sm-O-O-t-th

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uncle ned · December 10, 2009, 06:30:55 PM

I think it would be the perfect engine for my econoline van. Then captain ron would not have to ride bi**h on the honda.

uncle ned

TomC · December 11, 2009, 07:19:24 AM

Sounds like the coach was wired with too small wire gauge (what a surprise!). Small wire is one of the ways you get resistance in the wiring that lowers the voltage. 110 volts with 60.2 hz is just fine. Maybe one of those old ex railroad 2-71 generators would be the fix. Good Luck, TomC

Don Fairchild · December 12, 2009, 08:24:03 AM

Ned; It's here for you, I think that we could DDEC it with about 250HP and run a Allison 3000MH that should get it down the road.
Then again if you want to really get trick we could take a Duramax pump it up to around 550HP with the 2000MH Allison change to heaver axles front and back with bigger brakes. What do think I'm game how bout you.

Tom C you are correct about the wiring being to small, I have been up grading from 2-Gauge to 4/0 and 2/0 om my batt runs and the main feed panel, I still need to change out some more of the 2-gauge to 2/0 asap.

Don