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Last post: October 14, 2022, 04:13:11 PM Site Maintaince by Tom Reed

General Discussion
If you don't know where it fits, put it here

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Shop Tips
There are times help is needed when things don't go as expected, or times when we all might of said, "there has to be a better way". This board is in place to post tips to make things a bit easier or ideas that might help when the unexpected happens. If you have a tip or an idea that you would like to share please post them here.

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Last post: November 03, 2022, 06:47:05 PM How to remove brake drum... by Henry W

TINY HOUSES/THINKING SMALL

Location, Location, Location
where to locate and build small houses

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Foundation or mobile
putting down roots or on the go?

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Last post: September 29, 2018, 10:51:51 AM Re: We finally did it! by LowGear

Thermal concerns
heat gain, heat rejection,  thermal mass concerns

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Wall and roof
conventional and non conventional materials

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Appliances
conventional/non conventional, rv or purpose built

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heating/cooling/power systems
integrating systems into a practical livable home, offgrid or ongrid?

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Shops, Garages & Barns.

Storage Container Shops
Strong and simple. Share your thoughts and ideas.

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Garages
Garages is where lots of thoughts and ideas are put into practice.

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Pole Barns
Some have all the comforts of being home. Share your thoughts and ideas.

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Barns of modern design
Some are better than modern homes. Share your thoughts and ideas.

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Metal Shop/Building, Kits
Metal shops are becoming popular. Low maintenance is one of the reasons. Share your thoughts and ideas.

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Short or Long Term Storage Units
Some storage companies allow renters set up a small shop in their outdoor unit. Anyone have a shop set up in an outdoor storage unit? Share your thoughts and ideas.

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Prime movers, diesel and gas engines

Lister, Petter, Blackstone diesel engines
a forum for the original english diesel engine's who's place in history cannot be denied.

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Listeroid/Petteroid/Clones
a board for listeroids, petteroids and other clone diesel engines

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Changfa/Redstone/Chinese diesels
a board for those hard working, and in some cases "noisy" diesel engines

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Perkins/Cat/Kubota/Yanmar/Isuzu
a forum for small engines of modern design

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Witte diesel and gas engines
for those that have or are looking for this engine make

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Gas/Propane/Natural Gas Engines
a board for onan, kohler, B&S, and other single and two cyl spark engines

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Alternators and Generators

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Micro-Cogeneration Systems

Operational or Planned systems
share your plans for, or show off your cogen systems

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Members Projects
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Commercial cogenerators
Links to cogenerators from micro to mega, post links to them all.

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Last post: January 12, 2013, 07:02:35 PM Lister CHP Systems by veggie

Heat exchangers/thermal storage

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Electrical/Electronic equipment

Batteries/ Inverters/ Converters
focus on life with batteries and inverters, practical application concerns

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Wind, Solar and Hydro
Hardware rocks our world. Discuss your DIY or commercial system here.

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Refrigeration

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Society of Microcogeneration Research and Development (SOMRAD)

Micro Combined Heat and Power Group
overview, mission, goals and society related news

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Testing Protocols/Procedures/Methodology/Results
Board to discuss and establish acceptable standards

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Prototype Co-Gen Unit Testing
units either complete or near completion that are under development and testing

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Prime Movers
power unit development board

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Electrical Generation
Generator/Alternators/Batteries/Inverters

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Thermal Recovery
heat exchangers and heat recovery strategies board

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Exhaust Treatment
Catalytic Converters/  Particulate Fillters / Scrubbers

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System Management
Automation/Control Strategies

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Questions presented to the Society
ask the group if you have a question about what they are doing

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Fuels/alternatives

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Bio-Ethanol
The U.S. is the largest producer of Bio-Ethanol. It is determined that the production of Bio-Ethanol will continue to increase in the coming years.

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Testing:procedures/protocol/results and white papers

Testing Results and Reports
Final test results and reports from members are published here

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White Papers/Technical Library
archive of technical papers from members and other sources

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Buy/Sell/Trade

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Dealers Registry and Parts Sources

Company/Location/Products for Sale
links, contact info, types of products offered, specials etc.

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Last post: April 13, 2025, 08:58:07 AM Diesel Specialists, LTD by Henry W

Parts Source
where to find parts useful in building our projects, list them here, find them here

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Ford 240/300 in-line six archive

More than a tough reliable workhorse.

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Last post: December 21, 2024, 07:39:37 AM “ Rules ” by Henry W

Introduction
Please Read

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Last post: May 23, 2025, 12:11:45 AM Fordsix forum down by Henry W

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Last post: December 22, 2024, 11:03:28 AM Suggestion Box by powersmythe

General Discussion
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Valvetrain Parts
Cam Gears, Rocker Arms, Rocker Arm Studs (Adjustable & Non-Adjustable), Valves, Springs, Retainers, Keepers, Pushrods & Guide Plates

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Engine Blocks
Engine Blocks, Other Internal Parts

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 09:51:25 AM Re: Engine blocks by Henry W

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 09:55:19 AM Re: Ford connecting rods by Henry W

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 10:11:51 AM Re: Cast Exhaust Manifol... by Henry W

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Last post: January 09, 2025, 12:41:32 PM ARP Catalog by powersmythe

Bearings
Main Bearings, Camshaft Bearings, Connecting Rod Bearings

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Oiling Systems
Wet Sump, Dry Sump, Oil Pumps, Pump Shafts, Oil Pans, Pressure Relief Valves, Oil Coolers, Oil Filters

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Last post: December 22, 2024, 08:55:54 AM “Table of Contents” by Henry W

Fuel Pumps, Pressure Regulators & Other Fuel Related Parts
Fuel Pumps, Pressure Regulators, Fittings, Fuel Lines

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 11:25:52 AM “Table of Contents” by Henry W

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 11:31:00 AM “Table of Contents” by Henry W

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Cooling
Water Pumps, Freeze Plugs, Thermostats

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Exhaust Systems
Exhaust systems starting after exhaust manifolds or headers.

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Drivetrain Parts
Flywheels, Pressure Plates, Throw-out Bearings, Bellhousings & Other Drivetrain Parts

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 12:03:31 PM “Table of Contents” by Henry W

Fuels
Pump Gas, E-85, Racing Gas, Alcohol, Nitromethane

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Last post: December 17, 2024, 11:20:57 PM Gaseous Fuels: Natural G... by Henry W

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 12:10:44 PM “Table of Contents” by Henry W

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Last post: January 19, 2025, 12:14:25 PM Reserved by Henry W

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