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Ohms. My load bank is based on furnace elec elements. Each element of the primary 4 are 5000 watt "resisters" with the other two elements a 4800 watt element cut in two for 2 x 2400 watt elements or 2 x 5 ohms of resistanc. So to get to 60% load, I hook up the 4 5000 watt (4 x 10 ohm) in...

Don't think this is necessary at this time.

Got it running. Ran at various loads for various times. Could not get my load bank to put more than 60%, or it kills the genset. I have 4 x 10 ohm in parallel with 2 x 5 ohm parallel. If I drop the 5 ohm, I'm down to 60%. Video of today's run posting shortly.

I was told all filters were new. The oil and fuel filter were obviously new so I assumed (bad thing to do) that the air was changed as well as was told. But apparently in the haste to get me the genset (as it had been 9 months) it appears some minor things were overlooked like the air filter...

No sign of that at all.

What type of problem? I'll use a vacuum gauge.

Now that the oil pressure issue is resolved.....went from 7psi to 50psi with my spring adjustment in the relief valve.......I can check for crankcase vacuum in the AM when I put it on the load bank. Will check the fuel pressure while running also.

Some pics of todays works. Seal, fuel rack, gasket, etc... Behind the front gear cover: Notice the end of the fuel rack in the upper right hand corner...the square block.... Fuel rack Fuel rack in various positions while turning the lever, fuel, stop/run on the outside of the...

I thought the same thing but once the governor system takes over the fuel rack placement based on demand, the position of the fuel stop/run lever is of no concern except to overide the governor for shutdown. At least that is what I think after examination of the governor fuel rack interface.

So todays work consisted of finishing up things that needed to be done. I filled with clean diesel. Could not find any off road diesel place for fuel. The one I knew was down for pump replacement. So I paid $3 gal. Air filter is new. Oil filter is new. Oil is 15w30 JD Diesel Break in Oil...

3-23.5. Adjustment.a. Adjust governor lever (6, FIGURE 3-19) assembly end play as follows:(1) Move lever assembly (6) until it abuts against top pivot support (9). Check that it falls freely under its ownweight.(2) Check governor lever (6) assembly end play. Add or remove 0.0098 in. (0.25 mm)...

Yes. There are two stops for the fuel stop/run cam/lever. One at the top to limit CCW rotation, and one at the bottom that limits CW rotation. The cam is attached to the fuel rail that positions the fuel metering pumps. The fuel rack is also attached to the govenor system, it is actually a...

Again....I have downloaded all the docs and have READ the too. Simple question.....is there a way to set the stop without the gauge. A quick down and dirty. Like years ago we used a matchbook cover as a feeler gauge for plugs and points.....yes, points.

Yeah.....found some finally. Some JD break in oil for diesel engines. Another obstacle overcome. Need to adjust the stop screws on the lever, fuel, run/stop. According to the TM need a gauge 317-50115. Is there a way to adjust the stops without the gauge and be accurate enough? Neither...

Cummins does not sell nor has heard of diesel break in oil and again recommended the Valvoline Premium Blue. Catapillar parts sales has never heard of diesel break in oil. I called both service rebuild centers in Tampa and Riverview. Cummins says: Valvoline Premium Blue Oil Valvoline's...

I am aware of all this. However, today I was speaking with a former master mechanic generator guy who became an instructor and continued teaching for 30 years. He said don't waste your money on a gimmic like break in oil for diesel engines. He said you should only and always use the same type...

Can't find any diesel break in oil locally. Have some on order. For the time being, I am going to use Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40 as it is endorsed by Cummings for use in their engines. Will add some zinc additive for the break in. This will have to hold me until the break in oil arrives...

Or so I have been informed. Looking for fuel stabilizers and additives. Opti Lube XPD for treatment but need an algicide for bug prevention.

The diesel break in oil has a higher zinc content for ring sealing, plus no detergents which can impede ring seating.

In ref to the add on, I did not really notice an unusual smell. Rings are installed correctly.....see my post above on engine rebuild. It looks like it was eating some oil. I agree that the rings are not seated properly yet. Working on getting so break in diesel oil. Many people say it does...