Front mount generator project?

[twoton]

Been thinking about putting a Pincor style generator together. Was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with set ups like this.

Was going to buy or make a front mount like what Xtreem makes;

http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Part...s%20Pincor.htm


Install a generator head from Northern Tool like this;

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_9040_9040

Use a pulley from here;

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-T...ssion/Pulleys/

I already have a 5000 watt Honda generator that I bought 25 years ago that still works great. I paid $1800.00 for that one new. This setup would run me about a grand which is far less, but… In this age of low cost Harbor Freight generators it’s still hard to justify.

http://www.harborfreight.com/engines...iii-68529.html

Would be nice to have it on the Cub as it would be electric start. Good for the Cub to be used more often. They never run as well as they do when they’re used regularly. Nice to be able to drive it around from place to place instead of having to lug the portable around. Would work well with a trailer full of tools behind the Cub.

No automatic throttle control. Don’t think that would work to good for running the house during power outages. Either leave it running WOT or have to go out and throttle up whenever I need power? Don’t like that idea. Have to put it on the 1200. Can’t see running the hydro. Even then it would still be spinning the clutch all the time. Unless I locked the pedal down. Then, how long would the throw out bearing last?

Any thought would be greatly appreciated.

David