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Mentalpause

11-30-2007 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DonziJapan (Post 2353741)

It's a user thing. My customers were running their $hit damn near 24/7. A mase unit would usually have a life span of 6 months. My home growns are usually lasting about a year and a half which is way beyond normal TBO. The motors usually just wear out and lose compression. Only back end problems is AVRs and diodes. Fried rotors or stators is a very rare occasion. I change the armature bearings when the engine is TBOed.:evilb:

24x7!:eek:

Jass only owns his boats for 6 months and uses them 3 times, so if you have a genny that lasts 6 hours he is good to go!:D

Jassman

12-01-2007 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mentalpause (Post 2355040)

24x7!:eek:

Jass only owns his boats for 6 months and uses them 3 times, so if you have a genny that lasts 6 hours he is good to go!:D

Hey give me some credit, my last one (43 Diesel) was 3 weeks, and Sunday I'll be past that point. :D

MacGyver

12-01-2007 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DonziJapan (Post 2349290)

Whats up with this crowd?

Must be lingering effects from the Fred/Trick thread...

VetteLT193

12-01-2007 11:42 AM

The latest episode of Ship Shape TV is about generators. The host asked a rep from Kohler if you could mix match gas/diesel and the answer is no.

Check it out if you get a chance, pretty decent episode.

VetteLT193

12-03-2007 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DonziJapan (Post 2355584)

Dude up until a couple of days ago I was in the same camp. But as the old saying goes if enough people want something someone will build it. check this out: http://www.usdieselengines.com/Marin...extGen2006.htm

It states:
ULTRA COMPACT MARINE 3.5 KW GENERATOR IGNITION PROTECTION CERTIFIED Models can be installed in Gasoline or Diesel Vessels. :evilb:

I saw it when you posted the first time, I like how they have an option for the ignition protection. We know it is possible to do if you find the right set, and with the additional cost of the protection it's either going to be advertised or it will be an option.

I posted because a major manufacturer of generators mentioned it on TV. It's simply more support that you at least have to look for the right product before mix/matching.

Jassman

12-15-2007 11:58 AM

http://www.boattest.com/videos_homep...400&height=300

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