Andy Greener wrote: > On 23 Feb 2008, at 21:55, George Pearson wrote: >> I had often read that one should avoid running a diesel engine >> unloaded >> (i.e. without the prop turning) as this will result in glazing of the >> bores. This is usually mentioned relative to the idea of running the >> engine for electrical needs. > > I think you mean "e.g. without the prop turning" - there are other > ways of loading an engine, such as a heavy duty alternator as you > suggest or, let me see now,... ah yes, an 11kVA genset. Perfect ;-)
But you have to have it loaded?...what do you do, turn your cooker on? :-) If Earnest's batteries need charging and I feel the need to NOT have it in gear, then I normally turn on the Travelpower with either the 3kW immersion, or a 3kW fan heater, which, along with the 170A of alternators puts rather a load on the engine. This also gives you rather quick hot water or gets rid of damp. -- Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest - Shannon Reg 7410 Read about the TNC Irish travels at: http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk/Tour_07/index.html
