mrekim
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mlts22 wrote:There is always one use for this type of generator: Add the carb Venturi extension and regulator, and make the genset a tri-fuel model. This is something I'm planning to do to all my generators once they are out of warranty.
What this gives is not just the option to run on propane, but if you have access to CNG, you can use that. To boot, in a lot of disasters (power failures), the gas will still be pressurized, so might as use that for pennies on the dollar compared to propane or gasoline.
I'm working on this now. I have it working on propane, but haven't added a natural gas line yet.
It's much nicer running the generator every few weeks off propane. Just hook up the propane tank, run it, and put everything away. No draining carbs and fuel lines, etc. :-)
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mrekim wrote:mlts22 wrote:There is always one use for this type of generator: Add the carb Venturi extension and regulator, and make the genset a tri-fuel model. This is something I'm planning to do to all my generators once they are out of warranty.
What this gives is not just the option to run on propane, but if you have access to CNG, you can use that. To boot, in a lot of disasters (power failures), the gas will still be pressurized, so might as use that for pennies on the dollar compared to propane or gasoline.
I'm working on this now. I have it working on propane, but haven't added a natural gas line yet.
It's much nicer running the generator every few weeks off propane. Just hook up the propane tank, run it, and put everything away. No draining carbs and fuel lines, etc. :-)
I hope you propane converters can share some information here, as I use ours to power the well when power goes out.
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bill h wrote:
I hope you propane converters can share some information here, as I use ours to power the well when power goes out.
I used a kit from US Carburetion. It was somewhat pricy, but it was also a simple bolt on install. I did have to cut the gen frame to get the air cleaner back on, but it's not really that big a deal. For about the same price you can send them your carb to be modified for tri-fuel and you can avoid cutting the frame.
There is also info in this forum (in this thread?) about how to do your own conversion.
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You can get a generator cover from Champion Power Equipment for about $25.00 that fits their ginny perfectly, love ours.
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tvman44 wrote:You can get a generator cover from Champion Power Equipment for about $25.00 that fits their ginny perfectly, love ours.
Thanks. Does yours have the handle on it? I know it doesn't add much to the length of the gen but my experience with these covers on other items is they are sometimes sized pretty tight.
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I have that cover on mine with the handle kit. It fits just right.
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No handle on mine, the cover fits good and snug like I like it.
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when converting to propane save your original carburetor!
go to a small engine repair shop and buy an old carb to fit your engine. drill and convert it, I paid $5 for my conversion carb. made the modifications to it and later was able to convert the generator back to gasoline using the original carb. ya never know when you may want to convert back to gasoline!
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Alright then, it looks like I order the cover for a medium sized generator.
What about the electric start kit? I don't see those listed on the champion website.
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Wrace wrote:Alright then, it looks like I order the cover for a medium sized generator.
What about the electric start kit? I don't see those listed on the champion website.
Champion does not offer the e-start as an add on kit. It must come from a 2nd vendor site. I think there are still several on e-Bay offering the kit - Honda 160GX to 200GX is the base designation. SuperGen Products told me over a year ago they were going to offer a kit but it does not appear on their website. You may want to call and ask if they have it.
While a full kit may be convenient, you can complete a satisfactory conversion with ONLY the outer gear ring flywheel and starter. The new shroud with the bubble for the starter is nice but unnecessary as the OEM shroud is easily cut. The charge coil under the flywheel is IMHO a waste of time. The key switch is not needed as is a second transition pack. Use the RV battery to start. The rest is available at most any automotive or home store.
I did a conversion article years back - don't remember where it is, but somewhere on this thread it does exist.
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