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Electric start
- Thread starter dbshelton
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Thanks. I can't find an engine number for a parts list. Any ideas?About $400.00. You will need a starter, new flywheel, starter switch and battery. This is not counting the time to assemble everything.
Auto Doc's
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Is this a generator application? Hard to tell from the picture.
Is a 1 or 2 pull to start that challenging? If so, the carburetor is likely dirty from old Ethanol fuel and sitting for months at a time.
Converting one of these engines cost more than buying a new engine already equipped with electric start. (Depending on the engine application)
Next problem is where do you plan to mount the battery and run the starter cables?
Is a 1 or 2 pull to start that challenging? If so, the carburetor is likely dirty from old Ethanol fuel and sitting for months at a time.
Converting one of these engines cost more than buying a new engine already equipped with electric start. (Depending on the engine application)
Next problem is where do you plan to mount the battery and run the starter cables?
andrewslarge
Well-Known Member
Also to add to the doom and gloom. Is there a threaded mount for the stater to bolt on to?
My experience is usually not.
Does the flywheel have teeth or a ring gear mount?
My experience is usually not.
I can offer you a poor man’s starter option is you wish to read about it?
My experience is usually not.
Does the flywheel have teeth or a ring gear mount?
My experience is usually not.
I can offer you a poor man’s starter option is you wish to read about it?
Auto Doc's
Lawn Addict
Just from my experience... I have 2 generators with this same 10HP OHV engine. One was a new replacement engine that was equipped with a 120V starter because it is a snow blower engine with a tapered shaft. The engine has the same tapered crank used on a B&S Storm responder generator.
The other generator (John Deere) is equipped with a similar engine, but it does not have a starter ring on the flywheel.
Both engine blocks have the mounting holes to adapt a starter.
The other generator (John Deere) is equipped with a similar engine, but it does not have a starter ring on the flywheel.
Both engine blocks have the mounting holes to adapt a starter.
Also to add to the doom and gloom. Is there a threaded mount for the stater to bolt on to?
My experience is usually not.
Does the flywheel have teeth or a ring gear mount?
My experience is usually not.
I can offer you a poor man’s starter option is you wish to read about it?
Thanks for all the responses and info. The reason I am asking this is because I am considering converting this generator to propane and I hear that sometimes after the conversion they can be hard to start. Will just have to see. Thanks again.
Auto Doc's
Lawn Addict
Hello D.,
I converted both of my small generators to a gasoline/ propane combo a couple of year ago. Yes, they are much harder to start on just propane when cold (even when priming the regulator), so I use the gasoline for initial starting and warmup. Then I cut the fuel valve off and wait for the engine to mis slightly before I turn the 20 lb. propane tank line on.
I also keep stabilized fuel on standby in 16-gallon boat tank that I use in my mowers but can have it ready for my generator if needed as well. I have used Ethanol Shield fuel stabilizer and not experienced any issues. Stabil Marine (blue) fuel stabilizer works well also for storage over 6-months in hot weather.
I used the "motor snorkel" kit from us carburation and their 12ft propane line and tank regulator kit. Other kits use a thick venturi block spacer that can be hard to fit if space is limited.
If you are worried about fuel sitting in the gas tank too long, you can leave it dry and use a can of carb spray to help with priming to start on propane.
The most often overlooked thing I see is people do not make a habit of running/testing there generators at least once a month to keep them ready for emergencies. Worse yet is they fail to check and top off the oil, because a generator running at 3600 RPM will use a little oil.
Mark it on a wall calendar to "schedule your run time" and stick to the plan.
If you need further help, just let me know. The conversion kits are easy to work with and save a lot of aggravation. Trying to cobble together a "You Tube kit" just does not work properly.
I converted both of my small generators to a gasoline/ propane combo a couple of year ago. Yes, they are much harder to start on just propane when cold (even when priming the regulator), so I use the gasoline for initial starting and warmup. Then I cut the fuel valve off and wait for the engine to mis slightly before I turn the 20 lb. propane tank line on.
I also keep stabilized fuel on standby in 16-gallon boat tank that I use in my mowers but can have it ready for my generator if needed as well. I have used Ethanol Shield fuel stabilizer and not experienced any issues. Stabil Marine (blue) fuel stabilizer works well also for storage over 6-months in hot weather.
I used the "motor snorkel" kit from us carburation and their 12ft propane line and tank regulator kit. Other kits use a thick venturi block spacer that can be hard to fit if space is limited.
If you are worried about fuel sitting in the gas tank too long, you can leave it dry and use a can of carb spray to help with priming to start on propane.
The most often overlooked thing I see is people do not make a habit of running/testing there generators at least once a month to keep them ready for emergencies. Worse yet is they fail to check and top off the oil, because a generator running at 3600 RPM will use a little oil.
Mark it on a wall calendar to "schedule your run time" and stick to the plan.
If you need further help, just let me know. The conversion kits are easy to work with and save a lot of aggravation. Trying to cobble together a "You Tube kit" just does not work properly.