[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by James Rogers

Actually this is more like what I might use, http://www.harborfreight.com/engines...ead-45416.html . I figure at 3 to 1 the RPM's would be right run directly off the flywheel.

I would gear it 4 to 1 and run the Model A engine at 900 RPM. That should have all the horse power needed. Mount the unit in an insulated enclosure and run the coolant lines into the house to a radiator and electric fan for heat. Also run the exhaust through a heat exchanger for more house heat.