Patent ID: 8291587

Claim:
A method for field modification of a diesel engine used to power a 10 kW Tactical Quiet Generator (10 kWTQG) diesel generator in the field using a field modification kit, the method comprising: removing an original muffler from an exhaust manifold of the diesel engine powering the 10 kWTQG diesel generator; mounting a turbocharger to the exhaust manifold; connecting a pressurized oil source from the diesel engine to the turbocharger; connecting an oil drain line from the turbocharger to the diesel engine; connecting an intake air duct between a compressor section outlet of the turbocharger and an intake manifold; mounting a tuned muffler to the diesel engine; connecting the tuned muffler to an outlet of a turbine section of the turbocharger; and connecting an air cleaner to a compressor section input of the turbocharger, wherein all of the steps are performed in the field at a location of use of the 10 kWTQG diesel generator.