Generator Tip

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

For those of you who run a generator, let my expensive lesson save you a bundle of money

I have always (100% of the time for 3 years) run my generator sitting directly on the ice. The wind must have been just perfect this weekend to blow the hot exhaust down on the ice, and melt about a 8" deep hole (completely defying the laws of physics) causing the generator to fall in, suck water in the intake, and seize up. I've had a little bit of snow melt before, and a tiny bit of ice, but never anything like this. Who'da thunk?!

[northerndave]

You sir, are a pioneer in unthinkable bad luck.

Lol!

(Sorry, I shouldn't laugh)

Thanks for the heads up.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

No kidding!

I missed the most important part...the tip! A lot of guys run these on a sheet of plywood, foam insulation, or a milk crate. It's a good, and cheap, idea!

[BartmanMN]

Lil Ripper's new Generator

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

LOL! Made my day right there!

[Hawg]

I think it's the fish gods getting even with you, having a fish house that nice is just plain unholy!The fish gods givith, and the fish gods taketh away.

I have to say I've had a Honda 1000 since they first came out and have never even had any water under it. That's got to be a first.

[northerndave]

I'm thinking about putting mine in the back of the truck. Block a little wind and cut down on the direct on the ice noise/vibration.

[3pronghook]

thats some bad luck. sorry to hear. ive had some mishaps with blowing snow in the intake causing some problems. ive even had it melt a spot behind but never had it melt down. i run a 1000 and put it in a cheap black plastic tub i bought to mix a few bags of sackrete in. the sides are low enough that the plug ins are easily accessible and the exhaust clears. also nice when filling gas. any spilling from over filling or leaking nozzle lands in the tub and not on the ice or back of truck.

[randerson]

Ya a buddy of mine made some treated plywood squares to run his genny on I never have either but I have had some big puddles before too. Once I watched a buddy go shut it off and slip in the puddle and go right to his back in the puddle made me think about the plywood

[jentz]

LipRipper are you going to rebuild the generator? If your trashing it I may offer some $$ for it and see if I can repair it.PM me please Thanks

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Not sure yet. I may give some consideration to selling it as is, but I'll probably fix it, since parts are only $70.

[jentz]

When you said sized I thought cylinder,Piston,rings.Maybe some other parts.For 70 in parts I wouldn't get rid of it either.Thanks for the reply!

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

The cylinder is cast iron, I believe, so it should be hone-able. Piston is about $35, rings about $20, and about $15 for a gasket set. It's been about 12 years since I rebuilt a 4 stroke, but it'll be a fun re-learning experience. As long as the cylinder, connecting rod, and crankshaft are still good, it won't be too bad.