Recent content by DieselAddict

Yea, I had my eye on those too since I'm just around the corner from there. Feel so fortunate that I picked up a A427A a few years back. Paid more than I wanted but compared to today, it was a bargain.

Also, it’s obvious that there has been a wrench on that pump. I hope tightening the top is all you need.

Replacement pumps are pretty cheap. The quick and easy solution is to replace it. Also, there are no seals in the pump. It is precision machined. You can pull it apart and see if someone else has made some mischief in there.

A solar hybrid system can be very functionally effective for extending the capacity of a smaller generator BUT it will not be cost competitive with buying a larger generator. I have a decent sized hybrid system using Schneider XW 6848 inverters. They can blend power from battery and...

I bet CCE down under could make one from scratch and send you back some change! :)

+1 on the advice to DO IT NOW. Otherwise you risk coming out to your unit after an overnight run to it bleeding fuel everywhere and making a mess that only 4 gallons of diesel fuel can make.

If you fancy a drive to NC let me know.

All the things for the 803 apply to the 802 in regards to spares and operating methods. Many parts are common between them.

They represent which pin on the diagnostic port that spot is connected to. For me it’s an under appreciated feature. I can probe many useful points for troubleshooting without opening up the set.

For me I choose coolants that are low/no silicates. The waterpump seals will last much longer if you go no silicate.

Could be a stuck thermostat. I'd suggest troubleshooting that and find out if the gauge is correct or not.

Noticed in the photos that your temperature gauge is way low. You should see it up around 180-190 when its up to temp and loaded. Is the gauge reading correctly? I looked back through this thread but I didn't see any mention of it running cold. If its really that cold its problematic. Diesels...

How are you measuring load? With an amp meter or using the onboard load meter?

Your no load RPM should be set around 61.5hz. That should give you near 60hz at full load.

Yea, I fear those days are gone for good. With the exception of a score of a trailer mounted unit, its hard to even get a 802 for under that at auction once you count all the fees and taxes. It makes putting much effort into one to offer it to a good home at a decent cost really, really hard.