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I forgot to add that I also use "Opti-Lube" in all my fuel. Though again in this instance I didn't add anything. I also agree with storing the cylinder at top dead center to keep the valves closed. This engine though was one of four that I have as spares. Like I mentioned earlier, I usually...

From my personal experience diesel full usually lasts a long time before degrading. Of course the manuals still say to change out the fuel before storing. Usually I do what the manuals say. I think the fuel we are getting now is not as good as the older stuff. Remember there is only a small...

That's another thing. I always keep "Pri-D" in my main 300 gallon tank. I just didn't use that fuel on the smaller MEP-501's though. I just used a 5 gallon fuel can with fuel from the local service station. Usually fuel will last over 5 years or more. Easily ! In fact I have used untreated...

That's what the wife said !!!! Still it has been cold and rainy here, and working outside makes my knee ache like crazy !!!! What really makes me mad is I know better !!! I just didn't do it. Getting lazy in my old age I guess.

I have several MEP-501 and MEP-531 generators. Four to be precise. They have all worked great for years now. So I was surprised to find one of my MEP-501 engines seized the other day. I usually go around and either start-up my engines or just spin them around once a month. This last year though...