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Is there a doc about fuel usage . hrs per full tank just idling
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No, but there was a thread about going to pick up their deuce and the GL guy told him it would run, because he had cranked it to move it the day before. When he got to the truck, it was still running! At least 16 hours at idle. YMMV
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There is a graph in the LDS motor trouble shooting guide I think.
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Yes there is...I saw it in the TM for the Deuce...downloadable under the Resource tab, top of the page. Off the top of my head, I don't remember what it was.
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I couldn't find where I had written it down or which manual I found it in, but as far as I recall the Deuce burns around 3/4 to 1 gallon of diesel per hour while idling. When you're driving it should use around 5.4GPH (48mph/8.5MPG). Though these are just ball park estimates and my memory.
I would also be interested in finding the TM that has the idle fuel consumption rate.
I would also be interested in finding the TM that has the idle fuel consumption rate.
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Realize that the Brake Specific Fuel Consumption graph is only for full throttle operation. Actual BSFC "maps" have an additional axis, making them 3-d graphs.
As such, you cannot determine the fuel consumption from the above referenced material unless you know the generated power.
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My experiences agree with these numbers (approx). Long hours with the crane...
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this is great information thanks a lot guys I like to let her run and run and run ....
I thought making a generator from a deuce motor to run my place and buildings
I thought making a generator from a deuce motor to run my place and buildings
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A Deuce motor tied to a generator is probably overkill for most people. 130 HP is enough for around 65KW of electricity (give or take) but if you have a need for that much electricity I think it could work well. I think it might be more cost effective to get a used standard diesel generator, but if you have the parts at the ready and want the multi-fuel benefits, more power to you 
I have my Deuce's alternator tied to a 6 deep cycle batteries and an inverter which, while it doesn't put out enough power for a refrigerator or AC unit, powers lights and computers very nicely. When there is no mains power to recharge the batteries I can just let the truck idle for a while.
I have my Deuce's alternator tied to a 6 deep cycle batteries and an inverter which, while it doesn't put out enough power for a refrigerator or AC unit, powers lights and computers very nicely. When there is no mains power to recharge the batteries I can just let the truck idle for a while.
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I'd love to see pictures of this setup.A Deuce motor tied to a generator is probably overkill for most people. 130 HP is enough for around 65KW of electricity (give or take) but if you have a need for that much electricity I think it could work well. I think it might be more cost effective to get a used standard diesel generator, but if you have the parts at the ready and want the multi-fuel benefits, more power to you
I have my Deuce's alternator tied to a 6 deep cycle batteries and an inverter which, while it doesn't put out enough power for a refrigerator or AC unit, powers lights and computers very nicely. When there is no mains power to recharge the batteries I can just let the truck idle for a while.
Got the batteries connected to a slave cable receptacle?
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I connected the batteries through some plastic tubing directly to the battery bank stored in the box. I've made a writeup and added some pictures to my Blog if you want to read more about my truck.
The whole truck functions as a UPS, so when it's parked at home I have my servers and some lights in my house plugged into it all the time. As long as the house has mains power nothing seems different. If the power goes out the truck instantly switches to battery power and my servers keep on running. If the batteries start getting low I just turn on the truck and flip a switch on the dash and the batteries begin charging while the inverter runs off of the alternator.
More pictures of the setup can be found here.
The whole truck functions as a UPS, so when it's parked at home I have my servers and some lights in my house plugged into it all the time. As long as the house has mains power nothing seems different. If the power goes out the truck instantly switches to battery power and my servers keep on running. If the batteries start getting low I just turn on the truck and flip a switch on the dash and the batteries begin charging while the inverter runs off of the alternator.
More pictures of the setup can be found here.
