Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:07:32 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Note that you could hook a double-U jointed driveshaft > > > to the generator and engine, but you'd probably break keyways and > > > other such things from the lack of torsional resiliency (something I > > > learned w

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
Maybe this link will help with this discussion http://utterpower.com/commercial_grid.htm Mike > What about regulation of voltage and frequency? Do they put out a > clean signal? > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head > '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! > '

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread Luther
What about regulation of voltage and frequency? Do they put out a clean signal? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) part

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
The ST heads are AWESOME! They can run for years without problem. Generally nothing more required than a set of brushes now and again and regular lubrication. Mike > On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:39:02 -0700 (PDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> If you want to get serious here ya go... >> >> http://

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley
> Note that you could hook a double-U jointed driveshaft > > to the generator and engine, but you'd probably break keyways and other > > such things from the lack of torsional resiliency (something I learned > > when I designed and made our generator). If you're parting out a MBZ for your engine,

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:39:02 -0700 (PDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > If you want to get serious here ya go... > > http://utterpower.com/ST.htm > > > Mike Yup, that looks serious, all right! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official l

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread slozukimc
If you want to get serious here ya go... http://utterpower.com/ST.htm Mike > On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:04:26 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> This one looks nice -- >> >> http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6HJ91 > > Indeed. For intermittent usage to power all your big loads

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:04:26 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This one looks nice -- > > http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6HJ91 Indeed. For intermittent usage to power all your big loads it would be great. For continuous low-power usage, I'd choose http://www.grainger.com/Grain

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:59:06 -0600 Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Grainger does have a number of 2-bearing generators, suitable for belt > or other direct drive. Note that you could hook a double-U jointed > driveshaft to the generator and engine, but you'd probably break keyways > a

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread OK Don
This one looks nice -- http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6HJ91 > Grainger does have a number of 2-bearing generators, suitable for belt or > other direct drive. Note that you could hook a double-U jointed driveshaft > to the generator and engine, but you'd probably break keyways and other >

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:14:53 -0500 Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kato? Smallest they currently make is 500 kwthat's a bit more than > I need :) Yeah, that's what I noticed, too. I don't know when they stopped making the "tiny" unit I have. Grainger does have a number of 2-bearing gene

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Luther
Kato? Smallest they currently make is 500 kwthat's a bit more than I need :) Luther On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:41:59 -0500, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I often seen them advertised at harbor freight. > > Trampas > > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Trampas
I often seen them advertised at harbor freight. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 8:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to

[MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:13:21 -0500 "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is a good source for generator heads of high quality? I've looked > many a time at making a house generator out of a OM616 but never could > find a good source for gen heads. I got one of mine, a 2-pole, 3600 RPM, 4 kW