digitaldust
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Is there a doc about fuel usage . hrs per full tank just idling
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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.
My experiences agree with these numbers (approx). Long hours with the crane...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'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.