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03-23-2016, 01:33 AM
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Value of pulled OM602?
I have one I could probably get for $200-300 with ~150k on it...now, I don't really need one, but if it's a smoking deal...
I was pondering making a generator out of it...
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03-23-2016, 03:18 AM
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That's one hell of a generator! If the cylinders all have high and close compression numbers, and the engine seems to be in good condition, I'd say that's a good price.
Does it come with the transmission for that price? Is it NA or turbocharged?
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03-23-2016, 11:25 AM
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Turbocharged. I guess that would be a huge generator, but I bet it could be run very quietly since the RPM could be kept somewhat low.
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RenaissanceMan Labs: where the future is being made today. Garage: 2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions) 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg 1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking.
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03-23-2016, 04:32 PM
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You need a power curve for the engine to determine what size generator end to install. A 4 pole gen runs at 1800 RPM , 2 pole 3600 RPM. Small backup generators usually run at 3600 because a smaller engine can be used than a gen running at 1800. Some installed home backup generators use belt drive so the engine runs at ~ 2400 RPM to split the difference between low engine RPM / engine size.
I tend to like the engine a but undersized for the gen end, this way if you overload the system it will drag the engine down rather than burning the gen end down. What are you going to use the generator for? If you are going to run a house, a construction site light tower could be a good choice. These usually have small 3 cylinder engines coupled to a 6 to 8 KW gen end.
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03-23-2016, 07:14 PM
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I recently paid $180 for an oil pan for my 190D turbo. So I'd say it's cheap at that price. Get the computer system, harness, and air cleaner if you can. There's a whole engine on EBay at the moment for $1K:
Nobody needs a 123 hp generator, it would be a total waste of fuel. How about a go kart or mini helicopter? 
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03-23-2016, 07:49 PM
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That sounds more fun! I'm really just wanting ideas of what to do with an extra engine!
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RenaissanceMan Labs: where the future is being made today. Garage: 2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions) 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg 1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking.
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03-23-2016, 09:26 PM
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No excuse needed. You can't have too many engines. (If you don't believe me check with Tim Taylor). I just picked up a spare for the race truck "just in case" and I have 3 250" Chevy sixes and a Buick nailhead sitting around the shop. Oh, and Ford 5.0. It's a testosterone thing.
Dan
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