Kohler 10kw propane genset with Wakasha 4cyl.

[mllud]

I bought this yesterday.
I don't have it at home yet. It's been sitting in that spot untouched for 26yrs. It's a propane unit. I didn't see an hour meter but will look.
It says 24Volts DC, I'm hoping the generator works as the engine starter. The engine has a hand crank but no starter.
Its old but hoping to use for home backup. Its 10kw 12.5kva with a Wakasha engine
I not a generator expert, I may need help as I go. Comments or suggestions welcome.
About what year?

I see the center gauge is stuck. Poor photos

Here is a photo of the same model as mine that I found online.

 

[DarkBlack]

1800 rpm Looks like it has a recently replaced water pump

 

[fidowanttobe]

Good Score! Keep us updated on progress please.

 

[dodge man]

I agree the 1800 rpm is nice, it must gear up to get the 3600 rpm to the generator. If it runs a nice sized unit.

 

[dodge man]

Looks like Innio is the company name now and still in business. What you bought is still their business, they say they build remote power generation as their specialty.

 

[DarkBlack]

I agree the 1800 rpm is nice, it must gear up to get the 3600 rpm to the generator. If it runs a nice sized unit.

I didn’t see a closeup picture of the alternator nameplate

What makes you sure, it’s not an 1,800 rpm alternator? Just curious.

 

[mllud]

The radiator has a flange that looks like it may have had a hood or engine cover. I couldn't find a photo of one that has a cover, still searching.

I didn’t see a closeup picture of the alternator nameplate
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What makes you sure, it’s not an 1,800 rpm alternator? Just curious.

I'll get a photo of that tag next week. I suspect its 1800rpm alternator. It looks like direct shaft to shaft drive.

I would like to muffle the sound. I knew a guy that ran an exhaust into a covered pit. It may run quiet enough as is. I could build a big doghouse with open sides.

 

[mllud]

1800 rpm Looks like it has a recently replaced water pump

That last photo is a photo of one i found on the internet just like mine. (Footnote above photo). That water pump does look new.
Thanks

 

[dodge man]

I didn’t see a closeup picture of the alternator nameplate
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What makes you sure, it’s not an 1,800 rpm alternator? Just curious.

My knowledge of generators is pretty limited, I know in theory they should spin 3600 rpm’s to give 60 cycle but I imagine there is a way to build them for half speed. Mine screams at 3600 rpm’s is why I say it’s nice to be half speed.

 

[LittleBill21]

My knowledge of generators is pretty limited, I know in theory they should spin 3600 rpm’s to give 60 cycle but I imagine there is a way to build them for half speed. Mine screams at 3600 rpm’s is why I say it’s nice to be half speed.

it depends on the "poles" in the generator head, 2 pole is 3600, 4 pole is 1800 etc.