Propane Conversion Kits [RE-wrenches]

[Steve Willey, Backwoods Solar]

Travis:  Onan opposed twin 1800 rpm are generally good.  They came as models
CCK 4.0, 5.0, and 6.5 KW models, which is a good quality air cooled unit. It
is cast iron. We sold them with great satisfaction until they were
discontinued because of low production volume. One thing to watch in cold
weather is always run the engine a minimum of 20 minutes to avoid frosting
up the smog tube, otherwise it seals and pumps oil into the breaker points.

There was a second line, called Emerald and a few other names that I don't
recall, some still made. Those were made for RV use and has an aluminum
block and much more compact design to slide into an RV compartment.  Also
1800 rpm good power quality, but a bit more problems, seal leaks, electronic
board failures.  These have exhaust exit bottom, cooling air exit bottom, so
need to be set on a custom stand to be used stationary.

Steve Willey   www.backwoodssolar.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: Travis Creswell, Ozark Solar <ozsolar at ipa.net>
To: RE-wrenches <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 8:12 AM
Subject: Propane Conversion Kits [RE-wrenches]


> Does anyone have a source for propane conversion kits for generators?  I
> have used Carb & Turbo from MN for several kits.  There were complete and
> relatively easy to install but maybe a little pricey as they were a little
> over $200.  They supply the type that you feed the propane between the the
> air cleaner and carb. and can be switched from gas to propane by selecting
> whichever fuel you want.  (vs. the style that requires a new carb. and is
> only propane).
>
> I had a customer tell me that they had heard of a kit in the $50 range but
> couldn't remember where from.  Anyone have any ideas where?
>
> I just bought a used gas Onan generator.  I haven't had a chance to look
at
> it much but it can be wired for 120 or 240 output.  This gennie is
probably
> 15 years old or better but starts right up every time.   I can't find a
> model number on it but haven't looked very hard yet.  It is electric start
> and 1800 RPM.  It is a 180 degree twin and looks to somewhere in the 4-6
kw
> range.  Does anyone know much about old Onan's?  I'd like to know what I
> have.  Has anyone ever converted one of these to propane?
>
> Travis Creswell
> Ozark Solar
>
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