Recent content by dwade154

Start with the basics. The more details provided the better. Did you run through the troubleshooting procedures in the Technical Manual (TM) for your unit? This always helps. Assuming you have an H140 since you have a "cool down" mode: Can you see ignition through the sight glass in the...

This forum helped diagnose my 802 unit. I was missing the diode on the interrupter switch and was not getting power at the lugs. Thanks KloppK! Also the CB1 breaker was tripping as well. That was due to someone wiring the DC alternator wrong. Here is a YouTube video I made that might help...

That was the issue. I added a solenoid in between the fuel pump and the burner assembly and wired it in series with L1. This stopped my fuel going to the burner in all modes. This was my main issue. I just used about a foot of 1/4" copper tubing and flared the ends with a flaring tool. Pretty...

That makes sense. I have the extra 19$ solenoid and will make an attempt at an install tomorrow. I will post back with my findings. Thank you.

Sirs- Looks like you have a fix to my issue. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/choctaw-h140-sending-too-much-fuel-to-burner.221764/ Would you please read through my issue and respond with your thoughts? I found and installed another L1 on eBay and still having the same issue. Too much...

thank you for your response. Here are my findings. Just to be more clear, The fuel supply at the nozzle is a trickle in all settings at all times the unit is running. I did manually put 120v to L1 and the fuel solenoid closed and provide WAY more fuel to the nozzle. It was no longer a trickle...

Won at auction. Cleaned out the tank and blew out all lines/new filter and ran new fuel to burner- as previous posts suggested. Upon inspection/operation of the H140 I was getting raw unburnt fuel coming out the exhaust pipe in “all” settings-Ventilation, Cool down and Heat mode. Made a mess...

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...

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...

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?

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?

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...