The Redstone Engine & utterpower 6kw PMG

Started by flywheel, March 26, 2010, 11:58:29 PM

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March 26, 2010, 11:58:29 PM
The Redstone RS115 engine and utterpower 6kw PMG. This genset will be located outdoors in an enclosure.

The engine has already been disassembled, crankcase and other parts painted with Glyptal,  clearances checked and adjusted, reassembled and test operated.


The Redstone is rated at 22 hp @ 1500 rpm.  If anyone cares to see what the inside of the Redstone engine looks like I can post some pix.
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Never met a diesel engine I didnt like.

Henry W

#1
March 27, 2010, 05:41:43 PM
Those are some nice flywheels.

Henry

WGB

#2
March 27, 2010, 05:57:52 PM
Quote from: flywheel on March 26, 2010, 11:58:29 PM
The Redstone RS115 engine and utterpower 6kw PMG. This genset will be located outdoors in an enclosure.

The engine has already been disassembled, crankcase and other parts painted with Glyptal,  clearances checked and adjusted, reassembled and test operated.


The Redstone is rated at 22 hp @ 1500 rpm.  If anyone cares to see what the inside of the Redstone engine looks like I can post some pix.
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I would love to see some inside pics!

cognos

#3
March 27, 2010, 07:03:23 PM
As I rank amateur, I have a technical question.

Would it not be wrong to run a diesel capable of 22 HP/16KW with a maximum demand of only 6 KW? Is it not better for the engine  - and more efficient - to run it more loaded than that?

Just curious.

Jedon

#4
March 27, 2010, 08:28:40 PM
Cognos, I'm no expert but from what I have read running a diesel at low loads causes carbon buildup and other issues.

rcavictim

#5
March 27, 2010, 09:38:59 PM
Quote from: cognos on March 27, 2010, 07:03:23 PM
As I rank amateur, I have a technical question.

Would it not be wrong to run a diesel capable of 22 HP/16KW with a maximum demand of only 6 KW? Is it not better for the engine  - and more efficient - to run it more loaded than that?

Just curious.

That is true BUT I am of the understanding that if one reduces the RPM so that the max crankshaft power the engine can make is reduced and at the same time keeps the bangs hot, i.e. the engine still working hard, the issues of a cold engine will be mitigated.  This assumes that proper attention to injector timing advance and lubrication, flywheel mass, etc., are also dealt with appropriately.
"There are more worlds than the one you can hold in your hand."   Albert Hosteen, Navajo spiritual elder and code-breaker,  X-Files TV Series.

vdubnut62

#6
March 27, 2010, 10:06:11 PM
I'm Jealous!  :'(
Ron
When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny -- Thomas Jefferson

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flywheel

#7
March 27, 2010, 11:04:32 PM
Quote from: vdubnut62 on March 27, 2010, 10:06:11 PM
I'm Jealous!  :'(
Ron

No need to be jealous Ron, you already have a 52/2, as in John Deere 70 diesel.
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Never met a diesel engine I didnt like.

Apogee

#8
March 27, 2010, 11:22:09 PM
Pic, pics, pics...

Thx!

Steve

flywheel

#9
March 27, 2010, 11:34:04 PM
Quote from: Apogee on March 27, 2010, 11:22:09 PM
Pic, pics, pics...

Thx!

Steve

Stay tuned, flywheel
Never met a diesel engine I didnt like.

vdubnut62

#10
March 28, 2010, 09:36:14 AM
But, but, but.. uh...it won't fit in the garage.......uh.. my wife says it's too loud.......uh....I can't get a long enough serpentine belt  to go around the flywheel... yeah, yeah, that's it....uh.... long enough belt, that's the ticket...
Ron
When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny -- Thomas Jefferson

"Remember, every time a child is responsibly introduced to the best tools for the protection of freedoms, a liberal weeps for the safety of a criminal." Anonymous

flywheel

#11
March 28, 2010, 10:31:00 PM
Redstone block
Never met a diesel engine I didnt like.

flywheel

#12
March 29, 2010, 09:19:59 PM

Redstone piston, bore about 5 5/16", stroke 5 1/8", piston crown oil cooled.
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Never met a diesel engine I didnt like.

flywheel

#13
March 29, 2010, 09:38:11 PM
Redstone connecting rod with oil cooler.  A red straw is placed into the oil hole in the rod to show how oil under pressure is directed the piston crown for cooling.
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veggie

#14
March 30, 2010, 08:33:12 AM

Is the piston aluminum or cast iron ?

veggie
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