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I've never tried to use nitrogen. How effective is it? One of the many reasons that I keep at least one 15lb CO2 extinguisher handy when running a generator...

Actually, I would be quite surprised if the 24V alternator turns the engine over at 13V. That hasn't been my experience with other engines. As @Light in the Dark pointed out above, the fuel solenoid is a not insignificant power draw. If you want to put in a 12V alternator, and boost the output...

If you are running NATO (Wavian type) style Jerry cans, these folks have one; https://www.lmslichfieldltd.com/Jerry-can-adapter-with-fuel-pipe Or it may give you ideas on how to make your own... All the best, 2Pbfeet

I would make sure that the solenoid and linkages are functioning correctly first, just to rule it out. This may be the bias of my experience, but while a sticking IP can certainly cause problems, a surge that sets in after a diesel warms up would have me considering the possibility of a small...

Could the blackness be spilled oil? All the best, 2Pbfeet

Here is a before photo; https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-4.53.33%E2%80%AFPM.jpg It is a vivid difference. Western Virginia isn't getting much press, but it seems to be pretty lights out. All the best, 2Pbfeet

Welcome to the club. We have jackets! 😉

Great idea. Typo? https://www.theoringstore.com/? I also get o-rings from McMaster.com All the best, 2PbFeet

@jmenende congratulations on finding the culprit! +1 on a loose connection or poorly made crimp. Personally, running down suspicious crimps is a personal favorite, (Not!!), but since @jmenende has one, I would be inclined to assume the worst, and check the crimping and terminal connections of...

+1 on using a lubricity additive for all ULSD in older engines.

Yes, the CB is either open or closed, but in going from closed to open, how much current is it drawing? I.e. does it work, or is it leaking out at a low current? To post video, reread the instructions above; I am sorry that it wasn't clear. All the best, 2Pbfeet

Post a video to any of the supported sites (look at the three dots and down arrow on the compose/reply header bar, and then click on "media" that then lists which sites are supported. Put a video there and link using the media button). Have you considered measuring the current through CB1 with...

Not to be a wet blanket, but Fernco's list of compatible fluids lists both kerosene and gasoline as "Not Recommended". https://www.fernco.com/technical/materials/acid-resist-chart Silicone is not generally compatible with diesel either. Buna-N or nitrile hose should be generally compatible...

Plus the MOV mod as well, which is also good. @e_beauregard @kloppk is much more of an expert than I am, but I associate unstable voltages with two things; a) poor connections/failing insulation, or b) failing components. I asked about humidity and water, because damp can exacerbate...

How often do you use this unit? What voltage regulator do you have, and have my of the fuse/MOV modifications been done? Is this warming up under a load? How dry is your storage area? (AC or no AC? Rain exposure? Condensation exposure?) How clean are your switches? (When was the last time you...

Slip up during the original assembly of the switch, or a partial disassembly by a curious person who did not realize the chaos that can ensue when opening a switch like this up, or... As @Ray70 wrote, it is easy and perhaps safest to put a jumper in if needed, but I would probe first and then...

If you (@sfus2645) write @Poccur in a post, he will get an alert that someone mentioned him in a post. He is an amazing source of knowledge on these units as far as I can tell. All the best, 2Pbfeet

Nice score on the trailer! Thanks for sharing the pictures and story. Personally, I would be careful of putting that much weight up high. I've seen too many tow vehicles rolled because of a high loaded trailer that tipped, and not by a lot of weight. 2-300 extra pounds eight feet up, and that's...

+1 on moving the tank lower, and strapping it down, even though it eats up some precious back yard space. Puget Sound would qualify as a active seismic zone in my book. I would also think about secondary containment, as remediation for leaks is pricey. A guy I know had a $100k bill for a 50...

Glad to see that you have the injection pump apparently free, and the safe rescue and liberation of the allen wrench, though I have to say "Ouch!". That looked like a painful lesson for dropping an allen wrench. Thanks for sharing. All the best, 2Pbfeet