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Probably an issue with the solenoid. I've never had that happen with mine. How long do you need to turn the engine over with the starter before it starts? Mine only turns over 1 - 2 revolutions before it starts. If you have to turn it over a long time, that could also explain why the wire is...

Well, we're running on our MEP003A again. Our utility power has been out for hours due to some severe storms. I suspect a tree fell on a line somewhere, although the outage map for EMC shows a fairly large area being out where we are and a lot of other smaller outages. The temperature is...

I still don't have my FLU419 able to drive due to a problem with the intermediate speed control. Has anyone pulled the power lead from the air shift solenoid valve? I want to confirm I'm getting 24 VDC on the wire, but I can't get the wire loose. I'm not sure whether the connector simply...

You should get the part number and NSN from the TM and do a search online, starting with Ebay.

I'm not near my bike right now to take a photo, but I've been told that the starter, and I assume the solenoid, are 100% original standard KLR650. Are you getting real Kawasaki parts, or 3rd party replicas?

Have you cleaned the check valve located in the fittings directly above the tank? These notoriously plug up and have symptoms like you are describing and usually a lot of white smoke out the exhaust as well. Be careful loosening and tightening the fittings as it is easy to break them. Once...

The same with my M35A3. I basically only flip the starter lever and it fires right up. My A3 is the easiest starting diesel I've ever had.

The one that was stuck on my FLU was the left outrigger. It was stuck up and that is why I hammered it down. It works great now.

I had one stuck on my FLU419. It was severely corroded. I removed the tower like you did and took a wire brush wheel and cleaned all of the visible rust on the valve. I then put WD40 on it for several days and then hammered on it with a copper hammer. I eventually got it to move down about...

I would forget that idea. There is a lot more involved than just the engine. If you want a diesel KLR you should look for a surplus M1030M1. They pop up occasionally on Gov Deals, some with titles, and most are running and complete.

I wouldn't like that at all. From the video it looks like the car is covered with black fuzz or black felt. I bet it shows dirt really bad as well.

I picked up an M149A2 with a stainless tank in excellent condition from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina several years ago. I almost always pull it with my deuce when I'm in a parade or an MV show. I use it to water plants and trees occasionally on our 40 acres. We also had a very serious forest...

All you have to do is turn off the controller. I have an M35A3 with CTIS. My CTIS works great, but I keep it turned off because the CTIS will only inflate the tires to 45 PSI. I normally run 60 PSI in my tires as the truck drives better. The redline pressure for the Michelin wheels on the A3...

Welcome to the site. I live in Hiawassee, not too far from you.

When I replaced my unloader, I found the identical same model as you on Ebay for $49.44 with free shipping. It was a new WA9753034730 from National Drivetrain. Like you I simply adjusted the cutout pressure. I bought it in 2020 and it hasn't given me any trouble. I did have to purchase a...

Someone on G503.com posted a notice on the motorcycle forum that they are looking for military motorcycles for a show in California. They are apparently looking for people with M1030M1 motorcycles to participate. If interested go to the G503.com site for more information.

Fred Hayes was President of HDT. When Fred Hayes was still alive, he said that AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel motor oil should be used in the M1030M1 engines. It is relatively hard to find, but I found some on Ebay a while back. Definitely use the Optilube XPD. I had the front...

If you don't want to fool with the starter yourself, you can always take it to a rebuilder. I took the starter for my FLU419 to a local rebuilder and he made it look like new and it works flawlessly and for a very reasonable price. It only took him one day for the rebuild and he installed a...

Welcome to the site. A lot of good information here. I looked up SN NB0503 and couldn't find anything. Are you certain that the 5 is not the letter S instead? I found a listing for NB0S03, which is a 1979 AM General M151A2, Serial Number 10559. I have attached a copy of the listing so that...

Interesting. I have never had to prime my FLU419 even if it has been sitting for weeks without running. It always starts immediately.