Now that, hopefully, my project with restoring this generator is moving farther along, I want to do something to ascertain its condition and assess its remaining life.
I can test the following:
- Check compression. I know that I need to remove injection nozzles for that. The manual does not say what thread is there. Can I use a "regular" compression tester or do I need a special adaptor.
I do not presently own any tester, but could buy one, I am sure I would find uses for one anyway. Also, how difficult/dangerous is it to attempt to remove injection nozzles, just how much can Imess up.
- Check cylinder condition, the "ridge" at the top, carbon deposits.
Can I somehow check the crankshaft/pushrod "play" on the cheap without disassembling the engine?
- Check its function at the rated load of 6 kw. To that end, I bought a .00 220V 4.5 Kw heater element, and will additionally plug in a room heater that is 1.5KW. It should handle the load with no loss of voltage or rpm, right?
Any other ideas? What else can I inspect to estimate its condition?
thanks
i