[Vwdiesel] Injector Pump Speed Stability & Genset Use

[Val Christian]

Nice find.

I was figuring I'd take the trade with RPMs, keeping them lower, and go for
a direct (beltless/gearless) connection.

Anyone have the torque or power curves for one of the older NA diesel
engines?

For the generator...there are trashed gensets out there.  My 40 yo Kohler
could be the gen donor for this project.

The advantages of using the old VW ticker is that we're already familiar
with it.  The disadvantages, include the size and noise.  But at a
reduced power load, old Bessie may run for a long time.

The site Sandy found has a nice set of photos.

Val

>
> Have a lookat this, esp. what he has to say.
> I think you could pull 6-10 kw at 1800rpm, but his 2200 would be better.
> I'm hoping to do something with one of my engines, but haven't found a 4
> pole generator yet.
>
> Sandy
>
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/jdunmyer/genset/
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>
>
> At 09:46 AM 1/1/03 -0500, you wrote:
> >This prompts a new question...how stable/accurate/repeatable is the
> >governor on the NA pump.  I've always dreamed of using an old engine out
> >of one of my cars as a genset powerplant.
> >
> >A couple of questions should really be answered before attempting
> >that.  What is the power available at 1800 RPM?  How stable is the
> >governor, and can it be adjusted down to 1800 RPM?
> >
> >Has anyone played with this concept?  I just thought it would be a great
> >way to let an old car continue to live, and get rid of the 40 year
> >old propane powered genset.
> >
> >
> >> That how I learned... by taking them apart.
> >>
> >> For a NA pump, the only 'calibrations' there are are:
> >> -Timing,
> >> -Max fueling
> >> -Idle and max speed
> >> These are the common ones we all know and love,
> >>
> >> and,
> >>
> >> -Governor Bleed.
> >
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