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Recent content by Leonardo82nd

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    How do you move your generator(s)?

    Backhoe/ skid steer OR when in a bind . Call a wrecker (flat bed ) guy charged me $75 To transfer it to the bed of truck . When offloading , I throw some pipe under and push it off the bed of the truck down a harbor freight ramp. slides fast as hell, but Never failed. For around the shop they...
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    Cold snap on east coast

    whoa 😳 , it’s 60° and sunny here in South Texas
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    Advice on buying MEP-80Xa with missing exhaust flapper

    definitely a bit pricey - but im finding it to be pretty user friendly with all the built in maintenance reminders, good luck on the 80xa search . @Mattguy has some good looking runners for low prices .
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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    The Stanadyne came from - M&D Distributors (USA) $244 delivered -merlin Diesel (UK) $272 per delivered super fast shipping -The HQ was the most expensive $340 I’m going to try what @Ray70 recommended on the two stiff ones . the pumps definitely move more freely with a bit of compression ...
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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    OEM, I ordered a total of (3) “new” injector pumps all from different vendors. The top injector (brown box) came with the bottom piece unattached. This is the unit that moves freely. The lever rotates with a flick of a finger . The second and third (white boxes) are from two other different...
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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    I’m curious about the stiffness of the lever towards the bottom of the injector. I ordered three sets of “new” injectors . Each from different vendors. Only 1 out of three units came with a lever that can be moved with little to almost no force (almost moveable by flipping the injector side to...
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay, I will definitely go thru that process along with new filters. Thank you.
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay, got it . thank you’ll . I’ll update when completed .
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay - Thats a relief 😮‍💨 No, I have not replaced any fuel filters yet.
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Hey guys, no diesel is coming out from that hose at all. When I turn S1 to prime & run OR while it’s briefly running- not even a drip. does that mean I need to start replacing the fuel lines (Return line and (2) hoses to pumps) Or could the fuel block be somewhere else in the system? Thank...
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Much needed thank you . Perfect , I’ve been known to crack the wrong lines from time to time (y) .
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay got it, thank you very much.
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Afternoon, Here is an 802a that is starting and suddenly stopping after a few seconds. Attached is a video for reference. I am posting for advice/suggestions from experienced members - on which of the (7) corrective actions I should begin with (as per the -24 TM manual/ 2-16). Maybe save an...
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    MEP802A not starting . Notice anything major in video

    Update : I soaked the pumps for a few days in Gunk, no luck. The levers on the pumps are stiff, and don’t seem to be loosening up at all I see on @CallMeColt video how loose they normally are. Mine are no where near that loose. Any suggestions where to buy replacements? Or other methods of...
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