Extended run modification for Honda generator

[manderson]

I have a Honda 1000 Eu portable generator. I use it with my wheeled house for lights, tv, fan etc. I despise going out in the cold to refuel it every 5-6 hours, and usually end up with gas on my hands, and then have to wash up to get the smell off, or fishing tapers off after getting the gas smell on your bait etc.

I looked online to see about an extended run kit, and found them for $119 to $179 on [YouNeedAuthorization] and misc web sites.

I decided to make my own, and with stuff laying around the shop, and a few bucks at fleet supply, now have an extended run kit that runs the generator for about 3 days without refueling. Also, when I need to add fuel, it can safely be done with the unit running. I used a 5 gallon 'Wedco' brand plastic gas can, 5 feet of 1/8" ID nylon tubing, one 1/8" compression fitting, one brass street ell, and one 1/8" barb fitting. I modified the generator gas cap to remove the OEM vent, and installed the barb fitting and ell with a little JB weld, and then ran the tubing into the Wedco gas can vent all the way to the bottom.

Fill the generator gas tank, screw on the cap with the tubing, and within minutes of starting the unit, you see the gas being drawn out of the 5 gallon Wedco gas can. This rig will run my generator at full rated load for two days, or more at less than full load. To refuel, just pour gas into the connected gas can from another gas can. No more going out in the cold every 5 hours to refuel. I could share pictures of my set up if anyone is interested. I think I have less than $10 and two hours time in this project. Much better than $119-$179 outlay.

[outdrzman78]

i would like to see that. outdrzman78 at yahoo dot com

[backlash 1]

Me too, thanks.

backlash at brainerd.net

[Ryan_V]

I'd like to see pictures as well. [email protected]

[Ryan Berger]

pics please rdberger at hotmail.com

[hondavxr]

I want to see this rig also send me a email at hondavxr @ gmail .com . Thanks

[Capt. Don*]

I too have experimented with this on an eu2000 as the prices out there were outrageous. I did basically the same as you, the only difference is we used the barbed fitting to Johnson/Evinrude fuel fittings, hoses and cans as we had lots of old ones around the fish house and we could disconnect from the 6 gallon can. Cost was $15 for a generator cap to modify and .50 for the barbed fitting.

I feel better that I can now consider myself somewhat ingenius rather than just horribly cheap.

[fsnrod]

Do you have to run a hose down in the generater fuel tank or does work without one?

[Capt. Don*]

No, the fuel line does not go into the gen tank. I purchased a new fuel cap from a honda dealer,just in case my plan failed, modified it to accept a barbed fitting, (by drilling and tapping out to 1/8" NPT) then attached the "motor side" fuel fitting off of a junk 60 horse Johnson parts motor. This stays on the gen fuel cap and I connect the fuel hose and Johnson/Evinrude 6 gallon tank to it, pump the ball and let it run.

[dfv87]

Pics please to [email protected]

sounds very cool...

[marine_man]

If you (or someone) will send me the pics I'll post them on this thread so everyone can see...

[email protected]

Thanks!

marine_man

[Snowking]

we disconnected the gas line from the tank and pluged the tank then we drilled a hole above the starter rope, and ran the fitting out the hole. connected the hose to that. it'll run for 40 hours on a 5 gallon tank.

[waterwolff]

Now that's what i am talking about it is these type of insightful tips that keep a guy coming back

Thank you

Mike

[bboltjes]

Hi i just found this and would be intersted in pictures also. Please send to [email protected]

Thanks

[MuleShack]

Good thinking here guys.

Please post some pics or send them to marine man so we all can see your creative projects that help the rest of us.

[marine_man]

I got the pics from manderson this week.

Here they are:

marine_man

[kenoragal]

GREAT TOPIC! Have a Yamaha EF1000 to run CPAP from houseboat. Max 7 hour run time. Gas cap is not vented as far as we can tell. Should the Honda-type mods work just as well?

Thanks!

[Fishing Junky]

GREAT TOPIC! Have a Yamaha EF1000 to run CPAP from houseboat. Max 7 hour run time. Gas cap is not vented as far as we can tell. Should the Honda-type mods work just as well?

Thanks!

I have a Yamaha ef1000 and mine is definitely vented. You may have the bigger, older ef1000.

[wagz]

Please send me your pictures. Thanks!