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Magnetic Oil Fill and Drain Plugs For Generator
Posted on 5/5/24 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 5/5/24 at 2:59 pm
Are the above mentioned accessories worth it? I was just about to pull the tigger on these, but then thought about how well my generators run. So are they worth installing in generators that are a few years old, but very low hours?
This post was edited on 5/5/24 at 3:17 pm
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Posted on 5/5/24 at 3:17 pm to greenbean
Will increase horsepower by 18%.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 3:19 pm to greenbean
They are cheap so it’s not some big investment.
Do you actually need them? Probably not on a generator. You should be changing the oil regularly on generators and they aren’t stopped and started as much as a vehicle engine. The generator should run a a generally constant speed as well.
It’s not going to hurt anything to have one on though and it’s cheap, so why not.
Do you actually need them? Probably not on a generator. You should be changing the oil regularly on generators and they aren’t stopped and started as much as a vehicle engine. The generator should run a a generally constant speed as well.
It’s not going to hurt anything to have one on though and it’s cheap, so why not.
This post was edited on 5/5/24 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 5/5/24 at 3:19 pm to greenbean
I put them on everything... generator, fourwheeler, dirtbike, lawnmower etc.
At $10/ea why not
At $10/ea why not
Posted on 5/5/24 at 4:33 pm to greenbean
quote:Preparing for a very blustery day in the Hundred Acre Wood?
I was just about to pull the tigger on these,
Posted on 5/5/24 at 4:39 pm to BHM
I got a carbon fiber exhaust
Posted on 5/5/24 at 5:16 pm to greenbean
It doesn't sound like it's cost prohibitive. Go for it.
New small engines, I run for about 30 minutes to an hour, then I do a "break-in" oil change. The oil sparkles like Pert shampoo. After that, I just change it after long, hot runs.
As far as preventative care, other than a fuel additive for ethanol if you have to run it, I would keep on hand a spare carburetor. For most portable sets, you can get a carb kit with new gaskets, fuel lines, and related hardware for about $25 on Amazon. They are easy to swap out, and might save the day in an emergency.
Example
New small engines, I run for about 30 minutes to an hour, then I do a "break-in" oil change. The oil sparkles like Pert shampoo. After that, I just change it after long, hot runs.
As far as preventative care, other than a fuel additive for ethanol if you have to run it, I would keep on hand a spare carburetor. For most portable sets, you can get a carb kit with new gaskets, fuel lines, and related hardware for about $25 on Amazon. They are easy to swap out, and might save the day in an emergency.
Example
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