Howdy folks.

I'm looking for suggestions for a small simple water cooled diesel engine suitable for genset/cogen use, that would be tolerant to alternative fuels and not cost a bundle to acquire or work on. I know we have a lot of smart people here, I thought I'd check with you folks for engines that might fit this role.

My thoughts were Lister or Listeroid 6/1, Changfa 195 or other Yanmar clones. Possibly the Isuzu C201 or other reefer engine, although that's more hp/more complexity than I'd wanted.

Eventual goal would be an alternative fuel genset/cogen for the house/shop.

Any ideas? Thanks.

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617 swapped Toyota Pickup, 22-24 MPG, 50k miles on swap

Volvo penta from a sailboat

Find yourself an old Perkins from a mobile welding rig. Danged things run forever, will almost run on water and couldn't be simpler to repair.

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“Whatever story you're telling, it will be more interesting if, at the end you add, "and then everything burst into flames.”
― Brian P. Cleary, You Oughta Know By Now

Thank you!

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617 swapped Toyota Pickup, 22-24 MPG, 50k miles on swap

Get a complete Perkins
4-108 with a 12.5k generator out of a bluebird wanderlodge.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

It has been predicted that used auto batteries, beat down to under 80% capacity, will eventually flood the market and be suitable for home power storage apps.

That is a darned good option right there. Thank you!

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617 swapped Toyota Pickup, 22-24 MPG, 50k miles on swap

A Cat C1.1 or C2.2 would be a beautiful choice but probably not cheap...

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Perkins is a division of Caterpillar.

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“Whatever story you're telling, it will be more interesting if, at the end you add, "and then everything burst into flames.”
― Brian P. Cleary, You Oughta Know By Now

Interesting read about the Perkins engines. Thanks again for the recommendation.

https://sites.google.com/site/perkinslongserviceclub/heritage-snippets/the-story-of-the-4-99-4-107-4-108-engine

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617 swapped Toyota Pickup, 22-24 MPG, 50k miles on swap