9 HP Chinese Diesel Review

Beginning a diesel generator project, starting with my initial impressions of the new 9 HP Chinese diesel engine.

[@AlphaDogChoppers]

One of the things I have learned about small engines is that it is absolutely vital that they have short interval oil changes during break-in. Even the highest quality small engines, like the Honda 2000W “suitcase” type generator will make oil look like pearlescent glitter paint after the first half hour of operation. I change the oil after first half hour with no load, then after each tank of fuel until I can no longer see sparkly metal particles in the oil under bright light. THIS is how you get long life from these small engines. I break them in with 10W-40 diesel or motorcycle rated oil. Then I run them long term on 20W-50 motorcycle oil.

[@scramjet4610]

Wow, what a great comment. What you're saying makes perfect sense, but I never thought of that. Thanks!!

[@ryelor123]

Lucky. The UPS driver did some free extended QA.

[@rusellwood3270]

Well done on the explanation of starting

[@fjs1111]

Freakin UPS, I have one of the laziest drivers ever. Some are really good, some are lazy and sloppy. I had one guy throw a computer server despite all the "FRAGILE" signs lol. Very cool video thanks man

[@gwseymour]

You'd think with all the doorbell cams, they'd be more mindful.

[@olgreen]

fedex is even worse....

[@reypolice5231]

FedEx keeps sending me some else packages from two people

[@Annon89]

Yeah I’ve watched ups, prime and usps all just throw stuff out the door on my sidewalk, or stuff it in mailbox instead of putting it on the porch. Can’t find good help these days.

[@Skidderoperator]

​@@reypolice5231Theyve given my packages to strangers 2×.

[@lmfarms4611]

You didn't put a link as to wear you bought it from?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Excellent basic video, now to add a couple of Wind Turbine PMA's to it and a auto full charge shut down relay.

[@gwseymour]

Thanks! I added an AC gen head. Got me thru our 2 hurricanes this past fall.

[@Orlosthedruid]

I too live on the coast and have since 1970's. I needed a genset as well, but instead of diesel, I went natural gas/propane. You dont need to ever worry about your fuel system being messed up, gummed up, dirty, if you use Natural gas.

[@gwseymour]

Indeed, my propane genny also works well. Also propane stores forever without worries.

[@davidhearne9383]

Great job on the generator. Question I can find it anywhere but what's the mount flange bolt pattern around the crank shaft. I'm planning on putting one of these on my rear tine tiller.

[@robm3357]

Problem with diesel is they like low rpm and the generator running at 3500 is going to cause a lot of torque on the belt. Especially if you load the generator. But Diesel is the way to go. They are very efficient and have loads of torque. I would mix some lubricants with the diesel fuel to help the fuel pump survive our very dry diesel fuel. Some motor oil or 2 stroke oil. Our low sulfur diesel doesn’t give much lubricant to the fuel pump or the injector.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

How is it holding up?

[@JoshKilen]

nice engine.

[@ralphscholz9533]

It looks like it has a place to put an electric starter. That would be good option to have in cold weather.

[@rossr6616]

how are the seals holding up?

[@gphilipc2031]

Good for an old Cushman or Allstate Scooter.

[@Bullworm562]

Do you know if the PTO shaft bolt holes are standard or metric threads? Have you checked the maximum RPM it can achieve with your meter? Thank you.

[@mikebones322]

Does it sound like the crank is coming through the block any time soon? I have one that knocks like crazy!

[@ac-ir9gs]

We got a screamer

[@TotoGuy-Original]

where can i buy this

[@robertling9872]

Thank you for sharing this engine and your idea. Q: Do you have the url to the poducer and engine type?

[@gwseymour]

Yes Sir! Thanks for watching. Try this link. www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y4RR726?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

[@robertling9872]

@@gwseymour Thank you...good luck with your generator project...👍

[@thshm2938]

What about the engine oil that you put by removing the orange cap? Did you add it yourself or does the engine comes with it?

[@gwseymour]

It comes empty, and you add your own.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Probably want to do frequent changes during initial run-in, e.g. first half hour at a fast no-load idle, change oil, then change oil every few hours for a few changes…

[@Duamerthrax]

What break-in oil and regular run oil did you use for this. I'd assume 15w-40 types.

[@gwseymour]

Correct. I use Shell Rotella 15-40 synthetic.

[@papabits5721]

Survived all the way till it got to the US, make America great again, can't even deliver shit properly.

[@illernpiller]

Which supplier did you buy this from? I'm looking for a good diesel but potentially a bit smaller.

[@illernpiller]

Oh and how long does it run on a full tank?

[@stanleybest8833]

168F. 1/3 the size and also superbly made. Keep the RPM's low and be very wary of ether starts. It's a very easy way to do damage. Mount it on an aluminum plate.

[@porsche928ireland]

What do you think about a small 2 stroke diesel steam conversion

[@gwseymour]

Sounds like a fun project if you have a good boiler.

[@fjs1111]

Ever buy a Chinese Chap Stick from like a dollar store? I have this one called "WATER IN LIP" lol , this engine is pretty cool hope it doesn't dissolve or self-destruct!

[@AMXM-do5kw]

Does this engine have its own electricity supply? Like magnet coil stator?

[@gwseymour]

You can get a starter kit for it that includes that stuff, but mine is just pure pull start / compression....kinda nice to have no electronics, but that compression stroke is serious.

[@scdevon]

@@gwseymour - Right. Starting batteries are a pain in the butt to maintain all the time. Small diesels like this are easy to start in the cold with just a whiff of hot air in the intake with a propane torch and /or a rag soaked in engine starting fluid stuffed loosely into the intake.

[@miniatures1]

Where did you buy this engine from?

[@gwseymour]

Amazon. The distributor was "Sandyshop 01"

[@Guds777]

Then pay the delivery boy in the same with his face. Teach him to respect other people's properties...

[@alanwalker6708]

Got the link to the product? WOuld like to get one myself.

[@gwseymour]

If I try and link, it brings you to my personal amazon account. But, I got it on Amazon.

[@steveu0933]

Where did you purchase engine from ?

[@gwseymour]

Amazon

[@SteveWrightNZ]

I've had two of these, both spewed copious oil from the breather and exhaust at any load at all.. Perhaps if they set ring gaps correctly..

[@briancaldwell1798]

Have you got any pics of it doing this? on the oil discharge

[@SteveWrightNZ]

@@briancaldwell1798 No, we just sent it back.

[@crematedable]

Didn’t adjust valves

[@SteveWrightNZ]

@@crematedable assumed

[@randyvac01]

What's the size of the pto crankshaft.

[@olgreen]

I think it's 20mm

[@Duamerthrax]

@@olgreen This is a clone of a yanmar L100, it's 1inch. The 168F engine rated at 3hp has a 20mm shaft.

[@Duamerthrax]

@@Codyjrt fixed. The 3hp engine is 168f. Easy to get them mixed up.

[@user-uq1dp6xg1b]

Any idea if these would run on vegetable oils?

[@gwseymour]

I'm not a diesel expert, but I know that folks have had mixed results with different oils. One day (another project), I'm going to get one of the cheaper, smaller ones and experiment. I'd imagine you could expect some issues with injectors, etc.

[@scdevon]

These cheap Chinese diesels are great to experiment with. It's hard to hurt them and any failed fuel experiments, you can completely strip this whole fuel system down and completely clean it quickly and start over.

[@miniatures1]

I know the 196cc ones run on pretty much anything as long as what ever you use is oily enough and is clean you won't run into any problems.

[@moptop85]

Ive only seen one problem were the used veggie oil gummed up in the piston rings. Not sure if they didnt filter it out properly or what.

[@stanleybest8833]

Veggie? Generally yes, but don't use dirty motor oil (super abrasive) or ether to start ( like a grenade ).

[@sirtnfol8476]

What i want to know is can it do better than 1 gallon per hour as a 4000watt genny.

[@gwseymour]

From what I can tell, at a moderate load, it'll go a bout 5 hours on a gallon. Got a hurricane coming, so we'll see.

[@gwseymour]

Just got thru Hurricane Ian. Under moderate load (fridge, fans, lights, water pump, and occasional coffee pot) it drank 1 quart every 2 hours.

[@sirtnfol8476]

@@gwseymour thats awesome. 8hrs a gallon?!!

[@gwseymour]

@@sirtnfol8476 Yes! Fridge and lights draw very little. My water pump pulled hard, but that's only for a minute. At a heavier draw, that number would definitely change.

[@Edsinx]

🇧🇷😎👍

[@justawfulgamer7738]

I wonder how much elec a 3 HP diesel could put out

[@gwseymour]

You can figure about 700 watts per hp.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Uh, give more margin. 2 hp per kw is a figure I’ve read, and that sounds likely.

[@stanleybest8833]

But run your 168F at 1 - 1.5 HP and less than 1800 RPM = good practice.

[@pootispiker2866]

The engine slobbering fuel like that is not good. It needs to be under load.

[@careypatmore2576]

Use an inverter with regulator and run it a bit faster

[@stanleybest8833]

Dumb. Run it with a truck alternator and pure sine wave inverter, but slow, and aim for 3 HP or less.

[@codyhamm6632]

I can’t start mine

[@mimjalbepari7687]

Are Mal kotay poa jay

[@georgekirira5376]

How Mach is this

[@gwseymour]

Correct. 600 on Amazon

[@UQRXD]

They don't last very long. Piston and rings fail.

[@briancaldwell1798]

75% of my families deliveries are dented from UPS, FREDEX, are two of the worst companies for damages! you should have returned it!!!

[@girthy10incher23]

I believe these are more like 6 hp

[@gwseymour]

Definitely 10....and now it's hurricane tested.

[@girthy10incher23]

@@gwseymour Nope

[@hirusthehellhound]

@@girthy10incher23 nahhh just buy and test it if you want to see if its 6 hp or not. I belive its around 8-10 hp judging by the size of it. And I saw some 8 hp engine that have that size as well. Plus those spin a little fast too

[@steveo601]

That’s a Chinese yacht engine😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rossr6616]

Junk for a Junk 😂