-> > It's more a matter of vibration.  I had a diesel Rabbit engine a fe
-> > years ago from a totalled car and was considering it for stationary
-> > use.  Didn't seem the right one for it.  I want to get some fairly
-> > large engine running very slowly.  Build the thing specifically for
-> > the application.
->
-> The Diesel Rabbit engine would be very efficient, but it won't make
-> a lot of difference if you want to use the waste heat in addition to
-> the electricity, and heat your house with it. And natural gas is the
-> thing to use for fuel if you have it available.
-> Good luck with your project.
I have located a 350 Chevy engine from a C60 truck.  It has the
heavy-duty parts, and a *very* heavy flywheel.  I think it has a
13" dual-disk Lipe clutch, or similar.   Before I buy any parts,
I intend to write to a number of folks who are known to do offbeat
engine projects.  It's entirely possible that someone, somewhere
has done this before.  No sense re-inventing the wheel...
Yes, I would intend on heating the house with the reject heat.
I wonder if a catalytic converter would work on natural gas?
The heat that throws off would be a bonus for very little loss.
I am looking at a V8 for a couple of other reasons.  An engine
with a larger number of cylinders is usually smoother.  And,
the V8 design is inherently balanced.  A four usually isn't.
There aren't too many engines with balance shafts for stationary
work.
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