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Generator Box and Frame Blocks

May 28, 2011, 12:37:32 am

Hi All,

Since I'm back in the country for a few months, I'm finally able to finish the projects I started in February.  The first one I'm just about done with is the renovation of the generator compartment.  As the foam insulation was very much deteriorated, I decide to replace it with new.  In order to get to the back wall, I had to remove the generator.  With the generator out, I noticed the tray, and the supporting frame were badly rusted.  So..I pulled those two items, took them to a sandblasting shop to have them "cleaned."  After the cleaning, off to the powder coating company I went.  I've attached before and after pictures.

Next, since I need to begin doing work on the underside of the coach, it was time to get a set of frame blocks.  Off to the scrap yard I went in hopes of finding a length of 2"x2" thick walled steel.  What I found was a piece of 4"x4" with a wall thickness if 3/8" that was 12' in length.  This piece was so heavy, it necessitated a  call to a friend to help me load it in my suburban.  The piece of steel, sold by the pound cost $52.  The gentleman that turned this long piece of junk in to blocks, with handles, charged me $45.  I then took the piece of steel back to the scrap yard where I received $34.  Cost to have the blocks sand blasted was $10.  Total cost for the powder coating process was $45 for all of the items.

The next step is to redo the acoustic lining of the generator compartment.  For this, I am using a 1" thick barrier that is 2lb per square foot, and has a very high temperature rating.  Hopefully I'll receive the material next week.  As soon as I finish, pictures will be posted.

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Reply #1 – May 28, 2011, 08:12:47 am

Outstanding!

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Reply #2 – May 28, 2011, 08:45:38 am

Brian, what is the name of the liner material  you used, the source and price? thanks jc

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Reply #3 – May 28, 2011, 08:47:02 am

Brian,
Looks great...maybe we all could swing by the next time your back in town and have a generator compartment rebuild party!

Thanks,

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Reply #4 – May 28, 2011, 09:19:55 am

Brian,
What a professional looking job!  Have you thought about changing out the genset fuel lines since you have easy access to the fuel lines with the generator out of the way?  These lines seem to last no more than 10 to 15 years.

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Reply #5 – May 28, 2011, 09:24:23 am

Great looking job, and you can use the frame blocks for weight lifting exercises too. 

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Reply #6 – May 28, 2011, 09:34:23 am

Hi Brian,
  Real nice work. That looks better than new!

Raymond

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Reply #7 – May 28, 2011, 10:18:25 am

Hello JC,

I purchased the material from a company named Cyber Bridge Marine.  The gentleman I spoke with was very helpful in helping me choose the proper material for my application.  This is what I chose for the generator compartment:

Engine soundproofing Insulation Barrier Marine

Here are all of their offerings:  Boat noise attenuation vapor barrier foam Engine Room insulation Soundproofing


My associated costs:

(2)   IVF2010MN27  1"  2lb 27 sq ft.

$484.00


(1)   HTA20SC   2 in. Soundproofing Tape

$33.95


(40)   HPS25K   Stainless Steel Pin 2 in. Complete set

$85.60


(2)  05220     3MT Marine Fast Cure 5200 Adhesive Sealant 3 oz

$33.90


(2)   AST16   Bostik contact Adhesive

$33.60


(1)   94466984   Fiskars Razor Edge Shears 9"

$19.95


When I'm finished with the Generator compartment, I'll be moving on to the engine compartment and lid.  For that area, I'll be using the 2" 2lb material.

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Reply #8 – May 28, 2011, 07:57:50 pm

Very professional job, Brian.  You just raised the bar.

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Reply #9 – May 28, 2011, 08:58:16 pm

   Nice Work Brian!!!!  Your professionalism is shinning through.  Great Pictures1 

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