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Kickstart

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Topic: Which Generator
Posted: 21 Dec 2013 at 2:28pm

Originally posted by Craneman

Originally posted by Kickstart

Blue is prettier than red!

Does that mean I need to get some blue paint"???????????!!!!!!!! Hate to cover up that shinny red.

Moe

I know, I know. Blue or red, ya can't really go wrong. I'm just sitting here recovering from this damn rotator cuff surgery and have nothin' better to do than give you a hard time and watch football. Kinda dank and cold around here now, huh, Moe?

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Posted: 21 Dec 2013 at 2:54pm

I watched the install video on Penellas site for the Yamaha external fuel. Looks simple but I am sure that it will void the Yamaha 3 year warranty...possibly something to think about after 3 years.

John

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Posted: 21 Dec 2013 at 9:25pm

yeah I saw that thing, very expensive for a fuel pump, fuel level switch and some tubing. It does NOT come with a tank. That's why I figured I'd make my own. I would also always be worried about the switch sticking on and overflowing fuel everywhere.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 23 Dec 2013 at 9:10am

Way beyond my price point for the convenience of not having to top of the generator as often. I didn't have the patience to watch the guy show shoulders on screws for half an hour, but if, as Techntrek implies, the thing ain't absolutely foolproof, you gotta be kidding me! Why spend $249 on something that might pump gasoline all over the campground?

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Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 3:43pm

This guy does not make any of the parts he just puts together the kits.

Pulse fuel pump. $11.45

http://www.amazon.com/Stens-520-590-Replaces-Stratton-49040-7001/dp/B001OK4G50/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_8

Fuel Filter $5.37

http://www.amazon.com/Stens-Replaces-AM116304-149-2206-01-21541500/dp/B000VYNFRA/ref=pd_sim_lg_2

25 inches of fuel line with 4 spring hose clamps. Not as fancy and the crimp plastic but the same as original equipment. $8.97 Probobly need two of these for $17.94.

http://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-25-Inch-Clamps-5414K/dp/B0012VY0Z2/ref=pd_sim_lg_5

The hardest part to find was the 1/4 inch check valve that he used to replace the PCV Valve. I found this for $6.97

http://www.coleparmer.com/buy/product/45447-pp-miniature-check-valve-1-4-hose-barb-viton-diaphragm.html

The fuel connection that he installed was a connection for an outboard motor. $9.99

http://www.amazon.com/Moeller-Marine-Fuel-Connector-Yamaha/dp/B000MTCR6E/ref=sr_1_63?ie=UTF8&qid=1388435226&sr=8-63&keywords=1%2F4+fuel+line+fittings

This is the connector to change the 1/4 OD for the fuel connector to 1/4 inch barbed and mount the fuel connnector this one is brass for$2.50. the one he used was nylon.

http://www.amazon.com/Hose-Female-Tubing-Fitting-Connector/dp/B007QU3JM8/ref=sr_1_96?ie=UTF8&qid=1388435377&sr=8-96&keywords=1%2F4+fuel+line+fittings

And Brass T's at $3.38 each I think yoiu needed 2 for $6.76.

http://www.amazon.com/Union-Fitting-Intersection-Split-Brass/dp/B007ZCQ6JU/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1388435747&sr=8-23&keywords=1%2F4+fuel+line+t

I think that is just about it for $60.98 if my math is good. If I looked around at other vendors I can problobly beat the Amazon prices that I have quoted. You could do this mod for a lot less than his kit costs.

Edit. You would have to add the fuel line and tanks but you have to for his kit as well. I might do this on my Generator because I hate pouring gas into it.

Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition

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Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 7:09pm

Originally posted by Pod-a-terre

http://www.pinellaspowerproducts.com/view/YEFFUELKIT24/

Saw this site from Pinellas Power Products for an extended run tank for the Yamaha EF 2400iSHC and it is NOT a gravity feed. Looks promising...anyone tried it?

John

That is cool if you already have the Blue one. But, why pay $250 more to not have the read one with built in fuel pump?

Or has this turned into a Red state vs Blue State issue... ?

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Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 8:55pm

Impressive research Sean. Still more than it's worth to me, but that's just me. Even at $250 though it's still cheaper to get a Yamaha 2400ishc and add the pump than buy a Honda EU3000i. Not that extra 600 watts wouldn't be nice. They're both good names and both good products. The choice is in the details and which features are worth the cost to you.

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Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 10:50pm

We could throw in yellow. I bought a Champion 3500-4000 watt unit at
Camper World. Has an extended run tank and has quiet run exhaust. Around $350 when I bought it. Have used it several times, has done well.

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Posted: 31 Dec 2013 at 4:15am

Originally posted by The Principal

We could throw in yellow. I bought a Champion 3500-4000 watt unit at
Camper World. Has an extended run tank and has quiet run exhaust. Around $350 when I bought it. Have used it several times, has done well.

I second that. My Champion is in my opinion a good deal for the much reduced price. And it has the output to run the entire pod without question.

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Posted: 31 Dec 2013 at 10:54am

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I second that. My Champion is in my opinion a good deal for the much reduced price. And it has the output to run the entire pod without question.

Me Three I have a champion and I might do the fuel pump mod on mine as it is a gravity feed as well and I would love to refill without pouring gas.

Edit (add Picture)

Here is a picture of my Champion mounted on the tounge of my POD. I got a cover for it shortly after this picture was taken. This will run any two items. I will run Air and Microwave for instance but if my wife turns on her Hair Dryer it will stall the Generator.

Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition