Posted by Brian In Texas on July 07, 2012 at 19:02:57 from (68.88.123.119):
This is not related to tractors but I am hoping someone here can answer my question, please pardon my being slightly off topic and indulge my querry if you have an answer for me, thank you.
I am wanting a reliable stationary motor I can use to power a variety of things from a water pump to a generator, just depending upon what I want to couple it to. I would like something that produces 40hp at a minimum and 75hp to 100hp would be nice. I want it to be gasoline powered, electronic ignition (don't want to have to deal with points and breaker) with a distributor cap, rotor and plug wires with mechanical advance, so I can tinker with the timing as necessary for the various applications. It needs to be a normally aspirated engine (carberator) and I would prefer to adapt an automobile engine so parts can be gotten at any local auto parts store. I would like to get an engine from a salvage yard, rebuild it and stand mount it to suit my needs. I am a welder/fitter by trade and building up an appropiate stand I can trailer mount or sit on the ground that will accept various things being attached to it is not a problem. Currently I am wanting it to power a water pump, generator, welder and a hydraulic pump. I can build up a quick change coupling and make the mounts on each attachment easy on/easy off so I can quickly and easily change attachments. I just don't know what engine I would want to use and I don't really know what engines produce what horsepower. I think a 4 cylinder would be adequate for my needs, however I may want to go with a small 6 cylinder... I just don't know what would be reliable and most portable for me. Does anybody have any suggestions on what engine would be easiest for me to adapt to my needs? I just want a single control box, key start/stop with a throttle and maybe an ignition knock off switch, also maybe a main power switch. Nothing except an alternator, water pump and radiator on the front of the engine. I am leaning towards a 4 cylinder because I think it would be quieter than a 6 cylinder and would have plenty of power for my needs. I do alot of contract work in residental areas and noise would be a factor, however I am pretty sure I can build up a quiet enough exhaust system for it with a good quality muffler. If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to share them with me.
Thank you, Brian in Texas (coachmaster43@yahoo.com)
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