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Andrew--I've had to remove the stop solenoid, take them apart (pretty simple) and clean the inside bore and other parts, then lube with light oil and work it up and down several times. Prior to installation, remove the oil and just add a little liquid wrench or similar. Don't use too much as...

Jim--I'm working (on paper for now) on a plan to set up an elevated waste oil tank that will gravity feed the oil through a hot water heater and then the heated oil will be sent through a Racor fuel filter. Once the oil is filtered I'll pump it back up to a "clean oil" tank which will be set up...

Yep--agree on that--he knows his stuff about these MEPs!

Jim--now that's a great piece of advice--always check the simple things first! That would be nice if this is what he found--end of problem! :)

Definitely agree with you on a coolant leak causing "white smoke" or steam...but since this is an air-cooled engine, I would say Andrew should follow Peter's post for this case. And just so we don't confuse any newbies... :)

In all my diesel equipment (tractors, generators, shrimp boats), I've been using a 10% mix of used motor oil for about 20 years now. (A few years back, this value could be found in CAT marine diesel operator manuals.) I'm certain with today's pubs you won't find such a recommendation due to...

I've seen diesel IPs cease to provide high pressure after 15-20 minutes of run time due to the temperature increase opening up clearances inside the pump, but in your case, the 45 second window is not enough time for this to be the problem. Still seems like either air getting in or some sort of...

A couple possibilities come to mind: 1. Have you checked the screens on the fuel pumps for trash? 2. What condition are all the fuel hoses in? Maybe a pin hole in a hose between the tank & the pump pulling in some air??? 3. Have you removed inspected/cleaned the tank insides? (I see...