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    MEP-803A Cranks, wont start.

    well I was able to get it to turn most of the way and then it stops and wont turn anymore. i tried multiple times moving it back and forth to try and free it but it seems like there is something in the cyl's. Im guessing what carbon i wasnt able to vacuum out fell inside from the exhaust ports...
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    MEP-803A Cranks, wont start.

    hhh So I got her started. I did as you suggested and cracked open each injector individually. #4 was the culprit. I guess it had air in it because as soon as I cracked the injector and attempted to crank it, she started. Thank you for all the advice, from everyone. :) Also, I still can't break...
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    MEP-803A Cranks, wont start.

    The solenoid will jump all the way forward and stay there. That is correct. It seems like it wants to start when the black smoke that comes out the exhaust. It sounds different than if you just crank it with the switch in the engine compartment. What should I do next?
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    MEP-803A Cranks, wont start.

    Yes, I can hear the fuel pump working. I also replaced the fuel filter and separator as well. When starting the genset, I can see the solenoid jump. How far is it supposed to retract?
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    MEP-803A Cranks, wont start.

    So I am stumped. I could really use some advice. I have two MEP-803A GENSETS I just purchased from GL. One of them I have added all fluids and filters to it. Put a new set of batteries on it and attempted to start it. It will crank bur wont start. It blows black smoke and appears as if its...
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