Another HF Engine To Consider

[WayneC]

Hey all,
I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about this Harbor Freight generator. 2 cycle, 2 hp, 63cc engine. Oooooh! and a 1 Gal. (US) fuel tank!
Looks to be a horizontal cyl. from the manual.I'm most curious about the driveshaft and mounting. I just got a coupon for 20% off and the flyer price is $89.99. Actually, I got a crud-load of 20% coupons. Went dumpster diving since the coupon is good 'till Dec. 31!
Well, it looks like I'm headed to Harbor Freight tomorrow to check it out. Heck, I'd rather have a small generator at the ready instead of a post hole digger!
Nutz
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[Dan]

http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...6999/66619.pdf

Looks awesome. A bit wide but that's a work around

[Dave31]

I have that generator, not sure how it would work motor assisting a bicycle but it works great as a generator

It looks like the generator and motor housing are two separate pieces. But the carburetor bolts to both engine and generator housing.

[TheOtherStyle]

Thanks for posting that gennie, I could use something like that for the tour I want to take in the summer.
FairRacing31, how does that gennie do for running stuff? Any problems with running it for long periods of time?

[Dave31]

Originally Posted by TheOtherStyle

Thanks for posting that gennie, I could use something like that for the tour I want to take in the summer.
FairRacing31, how does that gennie do for running stuff? Any problems with running it for long periods of time?

The longest I ran it was about 2 hours using a battery charger. I've used it to run lights, drill, small air compressor, among other things. It runs kinda crappy when it's cold but once it warms up it does just fine.

So far it has been flawless other then if it's gonna sit for a while it's good ideal to turn the fuel off and run the fuel out of the bowl or drain it. And the stock plug fouled out in the first 20 seconds of firing it up. I stuck a old autolite 425 from my china girl motor and have been running it ever since.

It weighs a little over 40* full of fuel

[diceman2004]

that motor is very similar to the 4stroke on my bike , my 4stroke is also used in a very similar sized generator , there is also a very small 4stroke diesel about the same size that i have my eye on

3.5 hp diesel
3.5HP diesel engine-Large Photo & Picture

[ut1205]

I have the same generator. I run it about 30 minutes per month under load and in 2 years I haven't done anything to it. Mine says it's rated at 1200 watts(about 10 amps) but when I tried to run a 5.5 amp window A/C unit it popped the breaker after about five minutes then it took thirty minutes to cool down enough to reset.

I find the output to be usuable for lighting but very unstable. A change of just a few rpm's will make the lights vary slightly in brightness. Drives me crazy. I would not use for electronic equipment. Seems to be more stable at high loading.

As far as M/B application, what kind of clutch would fit it?

[diceman2004]

i,m not sure of the shaft configuration on the generators and water pumps some units have a tapered shaft some have a threaded shaft and some have a strait shaft .
only way to tell is to take it apart , my motor had a 16mm shaft ( .630 ) . i ran the motor and took the shaft down to 5/8 ( .625 ) with sand paper while the shaft was spinning . i use a 5/8 centrifical clutch on mine . if you do this , keep the shaft pointed slightly downward so the sanding grit falls mostly away from the motor , and use a degreaser and shop vac to clean the rest ( don,t blow it off with compressed air )

[wheelbender6]

Here is a 30lb gen that is narrow enough for a frame mount.
Costs a hefty $400.
http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect....Proof_2009.pdf

[wheelbender6]

There are a few of these Tiny Tigers on EBay. Made by OHLSSON AND RICE in the 60's. Definitely light enough for rack mount.
eBay
If the link doesn't work, go to ebay and search on Tiny Tiger in the Home and Garden area.