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Typically, the bigger the inverter, the more amps it uses just idling.
I have two inverters I use in our RV. A 300 watt for running the TV and small items, and a 2500 watt for running the coffee maker. The big inverter pulls 15~20 amps with nothing plugged in. The small inverter pulls about...
Was there any metal filing's? Cut the oil filter open and see what's in there. You could also send an oil sample in to be analized. Lots of ferrous metal is bad.
Good luck.
All I did to convert my 7.3 Power Stoke to run alternative fuels was pour whatever the alternative was in the fuel tank. WVO, Jet A, biodiesel, all run about the same. Only difference is some smell better than others.
350 or similar crate (or junkyard) motor. Lighter and more fuel efficient than a big block and nearly twice the HP of the 6.2.
Or just tough it out with the 6.2....
Replacing the pinion seal is not that hard. I got my seals from bigmikem35a2 on Ebay for $15.95 each. I would buy a couple because if one is bad the others are probably not far behind. I have replaced 2 on my M818.
Read the TM first. I suggest using a 3/4 inch impact to remove and re-install...