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| cfellows:
I'm thinking about a base for the engine and I want to incorporate some kind of a load for the engine since it sounds better and runs better when it's pulling. The only real requirement so far is that it needs to be adjustable. I've thought of the following possibilities: 1. A blower or fan. This would also help cool the engine, but isn't easily adjustable. 2. Generator. This could double as a starter but would require a pretty beefy rheostat for adjustment. 3. Friction brake. This would be the simplest, but seems kind of boring, maybe even crass! Anybody got any other ideas? Chuck |
| ddmckee54:
What about a simple hydraulic pump? You could restrict the output with a simple needle valve. Just be sure you put in a relief valve so you don't blow anything apart if you restrict the output too much. Don Long time lurker |
| cfellows:
--- Quote from: ddmckee54 on July 05, 2011, 12:34:20 PM ---What about a simple hydraulic pump? You could restrict the output with a simple needle valve. Just be sure you put in a relief valve so you don't blow anything apart if you restrict the output too much. Don Long time lurker --- End quote --- Good Idea, Don. I could probably make a simple, double gear pump. Wouldn't have to be very large, simple to adjust. I'll have to think about that. Chuck |
| BiggerHammer:
Sounding wonderful. Reminds me a bit of my Harley. |
| cuog:
I know this is kind of old, and you've probably figured something out by now, but why not run a small generator with a good old incandescent bulb. It could be a very entertaining way of adding a little light to the shop. |
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