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I have the same problem, and a 24v charger off the convenience outlet is the solution. Bear in mind, that charger will also be running all the 24v metering and controls, and the fuel pumps. I discovered mine was bad when the batteries went completely dead and the fuel pumps had no more power.

In my case, the lift pump wouldn't prime the system. Thanks for the info.

Btw, the exposed opening when a flapper is missing is the muffler outlet, on the opposite side from the inlet. So the engine is still relatively safe from solids falling in there. But even a pinhole in the bottom of the muffler would prevent the engine from filling. And yes, the flappers are...

They're torn off by poor handling. The housing on mine is damaged in a way that makes it pretty clear something was dragged across it. The flapper is really the only thing that's not flat on the top, and I did see a GL pic of some of these gensets stacked on top of one another (wouldn't want to...

Btw, most of those units did NOT have a flap and the engines were full of water. The snow made it impossible to tell by the pics, but I previewed that event and visually confirmed most engines were compromised. Sorry, I hate to be a downer... But if your hopes aren't high, they won't be crushed.

The more thought I give this, the more I like another members description of using one battery. The load (16 amps?) is minimal, so unbalancing shouldn't be a real concern. If it is, rotate the batteries during routine preventive maintenance to balance their life. They should recharge fine, though.

Btw, it wouldn't start initially because of fuel. The main pump wouldn't prime the dry system for some reason, but I swapped in the aux, primed the system, then plumbed the primary back in, and it was fine. Pretty odd.

Well, mine runs pretty good and makes power according to the meters. I haven't put a dvm on the lugs or loaded it, but I'm fairly confident in it. One thing that is wrong; the convenience receptacle has no power, so I wasn't able to conveniently check frequency. The onboard gauge reads high...

I like the idea of running then off one battery, but it won't work. Not because of balancing the batteries (you could run one plug off each battery), but because there's no way to hook up a ground for the plug. If you connect the chassis to the ground terminal of each battery, it will...

Also, the injectors don't use electric. So that'd be one less thing to convert. :)

Aside from smooth rotating assembly, not yet. I think I have a fuel issue, hoping its not bad compression.

I've considered an 004 to run my whole house, but I get by with an 002 and minor load management so well, that I don't think I'll ever even go up to 003. I'd think an 005 is way overkill and you're burning more fuel to keep it running than to keep the lights on. If you can trade for an 004...

Me too... So far with several nights work, it cranks, but won't start. It even cranks quieter than the 002!

I don't know how the first batch was, but I got one from the 3/3 sale. It was a little messy, but seems to be recovering ok with lots of fluids and elbow grease. No start so far, though, suspect fuel system and don't want to try ether. I previewed the current batch while picking up mine, I'd be...

Nope, it's doing the same thing on 3 different devices I've tried on 3 different networks, it's definitely the site. Maybe it'll help keep bidders away... :)

Anyone else notice odd behavior of the site? The state list isn't showing up under the map, and the auction sort order is all screwed up. Normally (for me), it sorts by ending soonest, then lot number. Today, it's all over the place. Just me?

Late to chime in, but I had won a shelter once, and the government put a hold on it after I'd paid. I found out when I called to schedule pickup. They gave me the option of taking a refund or waiting to see what happened. I took the refund, and saw it listed again later at the same site. This...

I might crank it tonight if I remember to pick up a funnel for the oil fill on the way home from work. I had an ASK on my 002, damaged by DRMO before I got it, so I removed and gave it away. I think to another member. As much as I wanted to repair and keep it, I have enough to do. It's...

Figured I'd post a couple pics of mine as it sits today... I have to admit, I was a little naive about the housing. I expected tough steel or thicker aluminum. But now having one and seeing how flimsy the housing is, I'm not sure that's much of a "feature" to me anymore. Nice to have and looks...

Piston rings are never a perfect seal, so water will drain down past the piston eventually. They're usually a good enough seal to make good compression on a quick upward stroke. If you crank it by hand slowly, you'll find it's much easier than cranking it fast, because you're giving the air more...