3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
professor95 wrote: EDIT ADDED 45/5/2013- When this thread started in March of 2005, I never expected to see it survive this long or amass the quantity of information that has been shared here. In...
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And yes, I keep stuff for a long, long time.
Yes, I do too. If you don't believe me, just ask my wife! Many of the machines and gadgets I own are discards from other folks who have no interest in repairing them when they quit functioning. They give them to me, I fix them and use them.
IMHO, "most" of the systems on the Chinese generators I have seen could be repaired at a later date even if OEM parts are not available. Items like circuit breakers, capacitors, diodes, switches, meters, motor mounts, recoil starter mechanisms, mufflers, fuel hoses, air filters (and the list goes on) are generic enough that anyone with some mechanical/electrical aptitude should be able to adapt a similar item so it will work satisfactorily and safely.
Virtually any electric motor or generator shop should be able to rewind the generator assembly should the need arise. The generator carrier bearings are standard metric bearings available from most any supplier.
What is left are the internal parts for the engine. Should you need a rod, piston, rings or crankshaft you "might" be SOL at a later date. But, considering the original price of the generator, it probably would not be cost effective to repair these assemblies anyway.
Again, IMHO, the longetivity of any machine is directly related to the care the owner provides. Change the oil, keep the air filter clean, don't leave it out in the rain, always use fresh fuel, respect the limits of the device and do not exceed the manufacturers ratings.
I have also found that the Internet and various "user groups" have become my best friends for keeping my 1936 Champion Outboard running. This also goes for my WWII vintage 2 cycle Homelite generator, my 1952 Clinton engine powered water pump and more.
While I cannot promise anything in the future, I do have strong feelings that the resources to keep these little buggers running will remain for some time - if you are willing to adapt and innovate as needed. On the other hand, if the owner is the type of person who wants to find an exact replacement part over the counter at a bricks and mortar store - good luck!
Again, these are only my feelings and opinions. Others may have drastically different feelings and opinions.
