[KYHAM] "gas" vs. diesel gen-sets (was BPL, Ham radio and the EOC)

[A. W.]

Larry,

You might be in a position to give us some idea of how many hours of service a typical 3600rpm "lawn mower engine" generator is good for. I'm sure you have quite pile of them waiting right now, with problems ranging from stopped up carbs to having been run dry of oil.
How long will one of those hold up running on a near continuous basis? Let's assume for the purpose of my question that the operator would check the oil about every 24 hours, use conventional type oil and change said oil at the suggested interval.

Thanks,

Tony KY4SP