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basautter
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I have a Honda EU2000, and love the beast. It's over 10 years old and still works great! If you get one (or one slightly bigger) make sure to drain
the gas from the carb if it is going to be in storage for an extended period of time. It will be much easier to start when you need it. 
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pacsur
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Cheap and easy solution to run the gas out of the carburetor when shutting off Honda eu2000i-
https://hutchmountain.com/products.html#!/Bad-Gas-Ethanol-Gu...
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Pacifico
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Just ordered one! Thanks for the tip!
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Ford's and Chevy's 
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basautter
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Thanks pacsur for the heads up on the EU 2000 carb switch! I now have one on order!
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Pacifico
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Thanks, but Pacsur recommended that little gem! I wish I already received mine...I'm heading south on Tuesday!
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basautter
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Got it, correction made. Have fun on your trip. Just got back myself 
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larryC
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Quote: Originally posted by Pacifico  |
Thanks, but Pacsur recommended that little gem! I wish I already received mine...I'm heading south on Tuesday! |
See you down there, I'm following Tibby down on Saturday.
Off grid, 12-190 watt evergreen solar panels on solar trackers, 2-3648 stacked Outback inverters, 610ah LiFePo4 48v battery bank, FM 60 and MX60
Outback charge controllers, X-240 Outback transformer for 240v from inverters, 6500 watt Kubota diesel generator.
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Pacifico
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See you down there, Larry!
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Thanks all
Some good feedback on this, thank you all for the information. I will let you all know what we end up with (I am leaning towards the Honda) and give
you a report on its performance.
[Edited on 5-30-2018 by mooose29]
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basautter
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If you go with the Honda, here are a few more useful accessories. My favorite is the gas cap that connects to a boat gas can and gives extended run
time. It may work with other brands as long as the threads are the same.
https://www.amazon.com/EnRand-Aluminum-Extended-Magnetic-Gen...
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JZ
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Chevy crushes Ford.
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AKgringo
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I didn't know that they made portable generators!
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thanks for the link. just bought one and hope it fits my Champion.
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Pacifico
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Be very careful with the aluminum caps! They tear up the plastic really easy if overly tightened...just be careful. I just made one using the stock
gas cap; much better!
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My brother picked up this Honda clone from Harbor Freight for $699. I was impressed how quiet it was. I know there's probably a lot of China haters
out there but it seems to have good reviews. https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-Watt-Super-Quiet-Inverter...
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The problem with HF/chinese stuff is that it is very hit or miss. Don´t get me wrong I shop there whenever I´m up north but sometimes you can get a
great deal or royally screwed. Please let us know how that genny works out.
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AKgringo
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I have a Chinese copy of a Honda design engine on my log splitter. It works well, but if I don't shut off the fuel supply after running it, it
sometimes dilutes the oil with gasoline.
I usually shut the supply valve and let it run until it sputters before shutting it off.
Edit; It has been so long since the governor on the throttle failed, that I forgot that I shouldn't have to keep setting the RPMs manually.
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basautter
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China bought the plans for some of the older designs from Honda, but there is no guarantee they use the same materials, hold the same machining
tolerances or have consistent assembly procedures. They do seem to be getting better, but I am not ready to chance it yet.
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many feel there are 2 kinds of generators. honda...and everything else.
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