Generator

solarman216 · 23-12-2013, 00:16

Hi all I am looking for a minimum 12 kva diesel generator 240 volt, would be nice to find an old one pre 1980, as modern stuff in comparison is crap, my SDMO modern rubbish has died again and will not throw any more money at it, Rick

rustic · 23-12-2013, 11:02

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Hi all I am looking for a minimum 12 kva diesel generator 240 volt, would be nice to find an old one pre 1980, as modern stuff in comparison is crap, my SDMO modern rubbish has died again and will not throw any more money at it, Rick

I would have thought that the option of say keeping the alternator part, and bolting it onto a diesel engine has been explored and rejected.

Can diesel generators also be run on bio, SVO etc?

Banshee · 23-12-2013, 11:49

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Hi all I am looking for a minimum 12 kva diesel generator 240 volt, would be nice to find an old one pre 1980, as modern stuff in comparison is crap, my SDMO modern rubbish has died again and will not throw any more money at it, Rick

What's happened to it? You want to sell it?

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Originally Posted by rustic

I would have thought that the option of say keeping the alternator part, and bolting it onto a diesel engine has been explored and rejected.

Can diesel generators also be run on bio, SVO etc?

I asked exactly the same here and was surprised by some of the setups

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/....php?tid=35273

solarman216 · 23-12-2013, 13:39

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Originally Posted by rustic

I would have thought that the option of say keeping the alternator part, and bolting it onto a diesel engine has been explored and rejected.

Can diesel generators also be run on bio, SVO etc?

Hi Rustic, no it is the alternator that has failed, 2nd one in the 6 years I have owned it, something has shorted and it will not even allow the engine to start I have not disconnected the windings yet to prove it is the alternator but it is exactly the same symptoms as last time, and as alternators are well over £1k I have just bought an old Lister ST3 set for £950 plus carriage, was very surprised to find one so quick, it was a standby unit for a hotel so I am well pleased, oh and re bio the SDMO did not like it, but the ST3 will run on absolutely anything, Rick

Banshee · 23-12-2013, 13:42

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Hi Rustic, no it is the alternator that has failed, 2nd one in the 6 years I have owned it, something has shorted and it will not even allow the engine to start I have not disconnected the windings yet to prove it is the alternator but it is exactly the same symptoms as last time, and as alternators are well over £1k I have just bought an old Lister ST3 set for £950 plus carriage, was very surprised to find one so quick, it was a standby unit for a hotel so I am well pleased, oh and re bio the SDMO did not like it, but the ST3 will run on absolutely anything, Rick

Yeah I've been recommended to grab an old Lister if I want to run one on Veg

solarman216 · 23-12-2013, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Banshee

What's happened to it? You want to sell it?

I asked exactly the same here and was surprised by some of the setups

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/....php?tid=35273

Do not think it is worth a lot, 3 cyl Mitsubishi engine water cooled and the box it is in but may want to use the sound deadening box for the ST3, Rick

Fez_uk · 23-12-2013, 13:57

Why run it on SVO? Red diesel is cheaper.

rustic · 23-12-2013, 13:59

Wow a lister, hope you have written a will, that should see the next millennium out.

You could make smoke rings with that one,

similar ones are sought after on the canal boats.

solarman216 · 23-12-2013, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Why run it on SVO? Red diesel is cheaper.

you are correct, but my old SR twin in the barn runs on old engine oil that has been cleaned up and added to, Rick

Banshee · 23-12-2013, 16:20

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Do not think it is worth a lot, 3 cyl Mitsubishi engine water cooled and the box it is in but may want to use the sound deadening box for the ST3, Rick

How much you after for it?

TONUP · 23-12-2013, 16:58

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Originally Posted by rustic

Wow a lister, hope you have written a will, that should see the next millennium out.

You could make smoke rings with that one,

similar ones are sought after on the canal boats.

I used to work in the factory that made them... now all gone, but for a few spares stores. Very sad!

Regards

Alan

solarman216 · 23-12-2013, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Banshee

How much you after for it?

too early to say, depends on what if anything I need to rob off it in order to fit the Lister, from the pics the Lister does not have any mounts, but "in the barn" is a ST2w and a petter and an SR1 plus odd spares, but have not seen them for a long time so not sure if any mounts etc, and the Mitsubishi mounts may not be suitable anyway, so time will tell, do not expect to get the Lister till the new year, Rick

briggie · 23-12-2013, 19:55

hows this rick mate ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20kVA-Used...item2333876258

solarman216 · 23-12-2013, 20:05

No modern rubbish mate, I got a 1980's 3 cyl Lister for a grand, delivery in the new year, Rick

spiderpig37 · 23-12-2013, 22:22

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No modern rubbish mate, I got a 1980's 3 cyl Lister for a grand, delivery in the new year, Rick

This should do you rick same sissons engines used on the titanic to generate electric so no modern rubbish you just need 120lb of steam

23-12-2013, 00:16	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Generator Hi all I am looking for a minimum 12 kva diesel generator 240 volt, would be nice to find an old one pre 1980, as modern stuff in comparison is crap, my SDMO modern rubbish has died again and will not throw any more money at it, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

23-12-2013, 13:59	#8
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Wow a lister, hope you have written a will, that should see the next millennium out. You could make smoke rings with that one, similar ones are sought after on the canal boats. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

23-12-2013, 20:05	#14
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	No modern rubbish mate, I got a 1980's 3 cyl Lister for a grand, delivery in the new year, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Why run it on SVO? Red diesel is cheaper.

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briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	hows this rick mate ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20kVA-Used...item2333876258