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Hi;
That's great news.
I have not run mine enough yet to check consumption,but
others with similar setup all report 0.125 gallons/KWH.
I am interested in the experiences to have with it.
Regards...

Dos;
I have sent you a personal message with a solenoid photo link.
Regards
My98TJ

Zbadone;
I have an old(read that non-digital)camcorder.Others have also
asked about a video of the running genset. I will see what I can
do.
It's a small world. I am also interested in casting...

I have sent to a personal message(log in to read it).
Here is a great web site related to this topic.
Utterpower.com great home power project site
My98tj

How about some pics of your neighbors genset ?
How long ago did he buy the house ?
If it was a looong time then I would replace the fuel.
Is it water cooled ? If so then check the coolant level....

Yes it is hopper cooled.
I agree with the propane for short runs.
The last 2 outages lasted for a week each,this summer.
I do not want a large propane tank in the yard and the amount
of propane...

Hi;
The hand crank appears to not be in line with the drive shaft.
I have an image of my costs at the bottom of the page.
Regards
My98tj

Hi Beenthere;
The water hopper is a red tank next to the fuel tank.
Neither tank is very large and will probably be replaced by
external units when I make a permanent installation.
This motor...

Hi guys;
Thanks for looking and comments.
The castors are for moving and storing the generator.
I am thinking of using PT 4x4's with rubber on top and
sitting(using a floor jack) the generator on...

Hi;
New guy here.
Thought that some of you might be interested in my
22hp water cooled 10KW diesel generator project.
My Diesel genset page
Regards
My87tj