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My data plate says 2850 lbs dry. 30KW, no ASK kit.

I towed my 09 with a UHaul dolly, it didn't fit well. I would not do it again. But it can be done.

Sounds like you got some questionable advice. Tell him he has to make it right- either put it all back or finish the conversion. Unfortunately you now have a custom generator and we don't know about how it was done or what he did. And next time start a new thread for this.

If you have a sticking valve, maybe it will show up on a compression test? Can you do one? Just throwing an idea out there.

If you have the time any money I reccomend that you change it if only for peace of mind. There is no way I know of to predict the failure of it. Sounds like a good time with all of the other work you are doing.

The freq adjust knob on the gage panel does not do anything if you have the utility model generator. You adjust the frequency with the big black knob below the panel. Follow the cable from the injector pump to see where it is.

Yes, a bad regulator can kill the battery. At 18V it is overcharging. The only way to know if damage was done is to test it. Charge with a battery charger and load test it. Many autoparts stores can do this for you.

Your mechanic friend is giving you bad advice. You need the cap with rubber seals the way it came from the manufacturer. Doing what you said will cause the same problems that you are having. Time to find a new mechanic.

Just as Watson mentioned, my first thought is still radiator cap. Once the engine is cold- fill the radiator to the top, start the engine and try to top it off some more. Coolant should not come out of the top of the radiator on a cold running engine. As the engine warms look for continuous...

The question was asked about the interlock kits: Generator InterLock Kit Nice option to a traditional trasnfer switch, cheaper, and probably easier for non experts to install. And it's a whole house solution.

Could be a roll pin?

The manual is not wrong. The grounding codes have changed in the last 20 years though. There are the two ways to ground as described above, they both are effective. I believe the NEC currently wants you to drive a rod at the generator and no neutral bond at the gen. The rod needs to be in the...

They do run without being covered. I would ensure that the generator is properly grounded. If possible cover any areas where snow or rain might get into an electrical power connection.

Here is an article that shows how to convert your generator. AnOldMan.com - Re-wiring a three phase generator Since you will be able to run your gen at 10% over without rewiring anything, the real advantage to doing this mod (to me) is that you will now be able to get 120/240 output instead...

You can get 208 amps per phase (120V), thats about 20kW. if you use two phases at 120/208 it will be 40KW. Is this for you house?

? Just watch your amps, don't exceed the generators rating and you will be fine. You can't really control the pf of your load.

I don't know of a list. I will help a little, there could have been 50+ models made in the last 50 years. Some of the diesel Gens: MEP-002 5KW 1 or 3 phase MEP-003 10KW 1 or 3 phase MEP-004 15KW 3 phase 1800RPM MEP 005 30KW 3 phase 1800RPM MEP-006 60KW 3 phase 1800RPM MEP-007 100KW 3 phase...

All you need to do is tell the parts person that is is for a 1984 Chevy Blazer with a 6.2 diesel.

You could always build your own load bank to heat up the genny. As stated earlier you could use old stoves and ovens. Find a surplus 3 phase heater. Or even build yourself a salt water load bank (not very safe)- search the net for instructions. But I probably would just get a smaller one, a...

Yes, I mean for you to bypass the pickup pump, the ip will have no problem pulling fuel. You could try to prime the hose. If you loosen the gas cap can you hear air rushing into the tank? If so, it could be a tank venting problem. You could also try running with the cap loose.