Chinese 196cc diesel engine from Amazon?
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Most have a non-return policy on their listing for this reason, but not all. When I wanted to return mine (the one I received that was clearly used), they insisted I pay the shipping.
Thanks for the reply. I'm within the 30 day Amazon return policy, I've decided to go that route. If I take it apart and find something broken I'm probably looking at weeks to get a replacement plus probably shipping charges. BTW the seller is KDHARMR
I'm still going to get another one just need to find one with a better seller
Thanks again
I'm still going to get another one just need to find one with a better seller
Thanks again
Empty all fluids. Amazon will take back
What are you planning on putting this engine on?
I'm planning on using it with a Delco 1 wire 100 amp alternator to charge a battery bank.
You’ll have to take a photo of the setup. Sounds interesting.
Kerosene mix? I have untreated refinery diesel with -20 gel point. And even if it's pipeline or low quality material it will generally be treated with an additive if sold in the winter.
Old post but I feel compelled to revive it-- out of three of these engines I bought, I had to take one out of service.
The very first one I bought (red paint color), I had attached to my pressure washer. Was always the most reliable of the bunch and probably has an easy 20+ hours on it. Last couple times I've used it, on initial start it stumbles a good bit, but gets better when it warms up and you put it under load. Problem is it will only handle a load for about 5-10 seconds before it starts bogging down and POURING black smoke, ala rolling coal style.
I couldn't take it anymore and was about to run over to Harbor Freight to pick up a 212cc Predator. But then I remembered the "used" engine I bought that Amazon would never take back, stowed away in some dark corner of my garage. I installed it and the pressure washer works beautifully again.
I did use Kerosene for the last fill of the old engine, I wonder if that's causing the problem?
The very first one I bought (red paint color), I had attached to my pressure washer. Was always the most reliable of the bunch and probably has an easy 20+ hours on it. Last couple times I've used it, on initial start it stumbles a good bit, but gets better when it warms up and you put it under load. Problem is it will only handle a load for about 5-10 seconds before it starts bogging down and POURING black smoke, ala rolling coal style.
I couldn't take it anymore and was about to run over to Harbor Freight to pick up a 212cc Predator. But then I remembered the "used" engine I bought that Amazon would never take back, stowed away in some dark corner of my garage. I installed it and the pressure washer works beautifully again.
I did use Kerosene for the last fill of the old engine, I wonder if that's causing the problem?
I thought kerosene was low lubricity?
Q: What Are the Disadvantages of Kerosene?
If you use kerosene instead of diesel, you should be ready for some shortcomings. First, kerosene is less efficient than diesel, so the engine may not perform as you want. Kerosene performs poorly in engine protection, as it lacks additives present in diesel, like detergent and lubricant. Continuous use of kerosene may lead to engine degradation and the wearing of parts of the fuel system.
Aha.. I should have started with used vegetable oils when exploring alternative fuels lol. I'm going to drain the tank and replace with normal diesel to test whether fuel might be the cause.
A friend of mine put one on a minibike. Great fun, lay on the throttle and leave a trail of black smoke for 5 seconds or so until it comes up on max governed rpm.
I quite like this. Can you add an hour meter? Home power magazine did a write up on these years ago, like 2 decades. Here’s what I remember:
B&S - 500 hours average lifespan (several used)
Tecumseh - 700 hrs average (of several)
Honda - first Honda engine has been the last they needed, 2000 hours and counting
Would be interesting to see how this one holds up under such a controllable steady-state load over time!
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It's a 100 amp alternator. I really didn't want chrome but it was the only one available
All right bobbers, my project is finally coming along.
Got a belt driven generator head, with a running Briggs gas engine nobody wants, LOL. "Radio Shack" brand, no foolin!
5 inch pulley on the engine, 4 inch on the gen head. By math it should get me 60 Hz at max governed engine speed of ~3100.
Put together a mockup, didn't mess with the high speed stop screw at all, and got EXACTLY that.
Now I need to find the right length belt to let me reassemble everything in the original frame with rubber feet. Engine vibration is going to be the biggest thing-- it loves vibrating its fasteners loose and can even make what its mounted to "walk" away.
Got a belt driven generator head, with a running Briggs gas engine nobody wants, LOL. "Radio Shack" brand, no foolin!
5 inch pulley on the engine, 4 inch on the gen head. By math it should get me 60 Hz at max governed engine speed of ~3100.
Put together a mockup, didn't mess with the high speed stop screw at all, and got EXACTLY that.
Now I need to find the right length belt to let me reassemble everything in the original frame with rubber feet. Engine vibration is going to be the biggest thing-- it loves vibrating its fasteners loose and can even make what its mounted to "walk" away.
