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Unread 08-09-2011, 10:21 PM
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I actually just adjusted some over head valves in a diesel generator I just acquired. This unit is powered by an OHV ETQ diesel engine and can be seen by clicking on the ETQ diesel generator link here. The valve adjustments and engine layout are VERY familiar and similar to the Honda engine. All engines with OHV use the simple design that you see in this Honda engine. Even though the generator is diesel it still uses a pushrod design and is arranged the same as the Honda. Very simple little engines. There is nothing that a "do-it-yourself" type of guy or gal can't fix with these. The only hard part that would require more experienced help is replacing a crank shaft, boring a cylinder for larger piston and rings, or replacing the piston rod or something. It's pretty rare that a repair of that nature would be required so if you find any of these engines in the dump or someones trash the odds are that they will run with a minimal amount of repair work. Just make sure you don't go digging out a beat up machine that is missing parts! If parts are worn out then maybe you can replace them. But if parts are missing then that starts to add up in price really quickly.
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