2-71 Detroit Diesel generator

12.5 KW, 1200 rpm, 3-phase. For more info go to http://possumliving.com
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[oilitright]

These gensets which come in a couple different variations are and have been for decades one of the best combination's of reliability, ease of maintenance, longevity and hassle free operation possible. And they are easily rebuilt for DIY types and can be rebuilt by shops all over the world. " not a goo choice" for gensets doesn't know what he's talking about.

[Possumlivingdotcom]

@oilitright I couldn't agree more. Thanks for your input.

[studpuppy69]

How many Gallons per hour do they use?

[Possumlivingdotcom]

At full load, about a half gallon per hour. In my experience though, it is very rare to use 12 KW continuously. Most generators which are sized properly for their application will average 30-40% capacity over time. For this unit that means 3500 to 5000 watts average, at which usage it will run 4-5 hours per gallon of fuel.

[TurbinePower69]

@Possumlivingdotcom Is this out of a RR "reefer" unit ?? The RR's had Thousands of them until

they started replacing them with Carriers & ThermoKing units like they use on the reefer trailers for semis about 10 yrs or so, ago.

Very reliable engines....according to DD's Home website there is still approximately 500, 000+ units still in service worldwide. Detroit still produces NEW 6V53's, 8V71's and 8V92's for the Military.

[WurledPeas]

Love the old Detroits. Hate running the racks though. Someone stole my pick set.

[maxhauler]

Reliability is my number one interest in Diesel engines .. right after that I love the sound, the smell, the torque and more! Used to have an 8.2L Detroit. (500 cubic inch 4-stroke v8 Detroit Diesel.)

[MalliganTheUFO]

@mpwelk Its pretty easy to make a sound proof cabin for them.

[MalliganTheUFO]

WOW!!!! 2-71!!!!!

[Possumlivingdotcom]

Yeah, not to mention the many 6-71 gensets which are used as backup power for buildings (including hospitals), and even as primary power units for small towns in remote areas.

[bigchevy80]

Detroits don't belong on generators, huh? Better go tell that to the MILLIONS of 2-71 gensets that are still around. It's not hard building a sound proof gen-shed. The one I have experience with is enclosed in a 10x16 shed that's lined with lead sheet. Exhaust is run into an underground silencer. Standing 5 feet away from the shed, you can barely hear it running.