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That issue you described is extremely common in gasoline small engines. It's the ethanol added to modern gasoline at the pump. A diesel engine doesn't ignite with a head source. It it pure combustion via compression. Everything is mechanical unlike with gasoline. A lot of the L- Series engines...

I have not checked fuel pressure. I'm not even sure what the pressure is supposed to be on these engines but I know it's high. Spark definitely isn't an issue because it's a diesel. I could do a compression test but am not sure how to do that on these. Generally, I just use the pull start & if...

I completly rinsed & cleaned the fuel tank. All new fittings, lines, & fuel filter. Cleaned the injection pump. Tried a new injection pump. Tested injector. Purged all the air. Fuel is fresh & clean. The only other thing I can think to try is a new injector but I don't want to toss more money at it.

I've thrown to many parts & way to much time at it. Scrap yard it is!

Howdy, I stumbled upon a few of these for sale. Thinking that it may be a good option to get hot water out at my off grid place. I use my MEP-802A as a power source so I would have 28 volt power source along with plenty of diesel. Just wanted to see if anyone here has hands on use...

I think some units have it, others don't. I'm not sure if it was on there at new. It was just something that I got for nothing & figured, why not?

Decided to re-pack the bearings & investigate that grinding noise. Right side brake shoes came apart! Going to get parts & finish up when I have them. Left side was all good to go. Completely repacked & brakes adjusted nicely. Seals were good. I'm documenting everything on video to add to my...

So, I found some of the padding that is used as a sound damper in the dumpster while at work. It was in all kinds of strange cuts, but I took what I could from it & placed it around the generator. Not sure if it will make a difference at all, but it won't hurt anything. Made a small holder for...

Howdy, There are a few pieces of military equipment that run on the Yanmar L100V engine. I'm working on one of these engines & am having a hell of a time figuring out my problem. I have an engine with a fuel cut of solenoid on the injection pump. I've confirmed fuel is getting from the tank &...

My past weekend trip with the trailer, I noticed a grinding noise when coasting & more so when slowing down. Thinking it may be worn brakes or sand got in there. Will need to dig in once I get some time. Also, I need to repack the wheel bearings. Also made some brackets for the fuel tank. I...

Well, after having it listed for a while, this unit sold. Off to a good home on a private island. Wish I could say the same for myself. Onto the next project...

Generator has been sold! Had someone who came to look at another unit I had for sale & he said it was to supplement his 24 volt solar system. Told him I had this & he took both of them. I did figure out how to keep the chinging noise from the aftermarket pull start. Pull it about an inch back...

Made the angle iron brackets with some stainless that was scrap at work. Came out good & evens the load on the tank tabs a bit more.

Thanks, I guess I am well within that range & the bad radiator had me running a but more hot than that.

I'm going to give mine a look & see if I need to do that. Thanks!

You're right & I just didn't think of it. A lot of weight for those tabs! I plan to run angle iron across the short ways to help. Should do the trick. Regular rubber pads still don't help enough with vibration... I did try that already.

It's not bad, just seems to run cooler than I remember. Before I had the radiator fixed, it would always be between the two unmarked notches. Guess it just works better now! It could be due to the thermostat opening a bit sooner as well. Just a little surprising since it's really hot down here...

Haven't updated in a while because I've just been using it! Up to 342 hours. Taking it out again this weekend & did some pre-trip checks. Found a bit of an oil leak that I'm not sure where it's coming from. I suspect the crank case gasket? It ends up all pooling at the motor mounts. Not...

Thanks for letting me know. I did end up just cutting it with it all together & welded a foot on. If I decide to make it a bit cleaner in the future, I will punch the roll pin out as you pointed out. :)