Diesel Generators

I bought an old moving truck that I only want for storage. It will be parked on my off grid property. I would like to rig it to run a generator that could charge up a large bank of batteries for when my solar isn’t collecting enough power. I know it can be done but I’m curious first, how to do it, and second, if it’s worth doing? Thank you very much for your input.

The engine in the truck is designed and built to move the truck. There are far cheaper to run and more effective options for direct charging any battery bank. You need a small diesel or possibly a quality OHC petrol engine on gas direct coupled to a suitable alternator, regulator and control system. The engine you are suggesting has the ability to spin up a huge alternator - possibly ten times bigger than needed for your purpose so expect fuel consumption to match.

A fixed speed stationary engine has much different cam and fuelling profiles, and a very accurate engine speed governor fitted to ensure the correct frequency and phasing at all times when the unit is under load. This means that the truck engine will be very unsatisfactory for your proposed alternative use.

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If it is not run continuosly in what intervals should it be stopped and what is the standstill time?

as long as you can monitor oil pressure and water temp and provide emergency shutdowns for both. It can run until specified oil change interval which is probably no more than 500 hours at a time.

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