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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    Here is a video of it blowing black smoke then clearing up then the same a few times. I honest didn't expect it to choke and kick out...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    Here is running with 2.8kw and running no load. I didn't shut the machine off to get one with no power machine not running. The no load...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    Powered with no load? It's weird right now i don't know if I accidentally bent the linkage or something. The magnet won't hold the arm...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    I'll tinker with that. It could be many things. Heck it's starting to shut down then it pops it out and gets going again. I would think...
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    grywitt reacted to 2Pbfeet's post in the thread Mep 831A load issues with Like Like.
    In my book, that altitude is probably good for a ballpark 10% derate. If it were me, I would check the manual; IIRC, there's an...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    We are at 3000 feet here What would cause the extra tension on the magnet so the machine won't shut off now? I did it several times and...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    So I got the new push rods. They aren't the same by about 4mm. I decided to put them in and see if i even had that much adjustment. I...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    Your pretty smart. A little time with the brass wire brush and the discoloration all but disappeared.
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    Thank you again for the help. I'm hesitant to get to excited that's the problem but it sure does seem like the right disease for the...
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    grywitt reacted to 2Pbfeet's post in the thread Mep 831A load issues with Like Like.
    TAAADAAA! 🎇🎆🎇 Congratulations. 👍👍 I hope that this fixes it for you. Yes, new tappets and proper valve settings should do a lot for...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    I also filled the filter with sea foam and ran the pump for a while. The when I bumped the start button it started before one...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    I am open to any critiques. All new fuel lines more pics coming. I used pipe dope on all the tees. Used clamps that crimp. Doubled some...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    I replied to myself. It must be hard to communicate with me on here. I'm trying to do better and reply to the right questions. I'm...
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
    https://youtube.com/shorts/pXWZoWneUJ4?si=BFzSvPU64OGakLHn
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    grywitt replied to the thread Mep 831A load issues.
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