converting generator from 50 hz to 60 hz

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Hi, im new here. Im over in Iraq, I bought a ( aksa ) abe80me 13 hp generator in Israel. It is 50 HZ and has 2 big plugs (hookups) . some how I need to convert it to 60 HZ ,for when I come back to the states ,,, Is there A cheap way to do this ? and I want to put 2 different hookups on it 110 and 220 , thanks
 
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aviator1 said:
Hi, im new here. Im over in Iraq, I bought a ( aksa ) abe80me 13 hp generator in Israel. It is 50 HZ and has 2 big plugs (hookups) . some how I need to convert it to 60 HZ ,for when I come back to the states ,,, Is there A cheap way to do this ? and I want to put 2 different hookups on it 110 and 220 , thanks

Find the governor and raise the RPM's from 1500 to 1800 or use a hertz
meter and raise the speed until it reaches 60 HZ.
Keep in mind that if it is equipped with an overspeed shutdown raising the RPM's may activate that sensor.
Or take it to a Generator distributor and have them do it for you.
 
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