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These guys are cheap load banks. Some models have a 3k/4k/5k load select switch https://www.northerntool.com/products/lifeplus-ceiling-mount-garage-heater-17-065-btu-240-volt-model-ifh12a-50-107043

- Put some load on it and get those IPs to open up and really push the fuel. Diesel's don't use much fuel unloaded. - 80 psi cold and hot is a little strange. Pressure should come down some when hot. Run through the TMs and verify the gauge and sender are working properly. Many of us tee in...

- The air filter can be reached with the top on, it's just mildly difficult. It helps if the thumb screw is clocked correctly. - If the unit is hard to start, there may still be air in the injector lines. How hard is "hard to start"? - Best way to store these units? Opinions vary, but I...

Are any of your tools 240V? 30 amps at 120V through an RV plug maxes out at 3600 watts. That is not enough to keep a 1040 from wet stacking. Even a 5kw generator would easily handle this and its likely the average load would be much lighter. If your loads are limited to 3600 watts, you may...

I looked back at what I ordered and I purchased F-4040-A, which was listed for "gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and heating oil" I need to dig into the spec furtber, but my plan is to continue monitoring for deterioration.

I also like that it's translucent and you can see the fuel flowing through it.

Lol, I don't know why the lines are so terrible, but they are. I have 1994, 2007, 2009 and 2010 units. The '94 has mostly OEM fuel lines. The newest ones have the worst lines. The 803a was decomissioned for IP feedlines leaks. These were low hour units and the feedlines were falling apart...

It sounds like you have two distinct situations that would not be easily covered by one generator. The two best 1P/3P generators are the MEP-802a (5kw) and the MEP-803a (10kw). Above the power output, most are 3 phase only. Some older units can be converted to single phase, but the loads are...

Also make sure the unit has the quad-fuse and MOV mods before firing it up. Here is a link for replacing the well nut on the fuel tank drain. They are notorious for cracking and leaking. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N3467JZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 inch cold rolled steel, turned down to 3/4" on the ends.

Tag for more information. I'm curious what can be extracted from the J1939 data, since it is very standardized.

The length of tubing is only restricted by the backpressure it creates on the engine. The factory Lister engine service manual likely lists the allowed backpressure. (You need to include the muffler too) Cheap digital manometers are available on Amazon. Like others have said, the bigger the...

That's even cooler than it first looked. Very clever

Where did you get the tank from?

That sounds like there is an actual short circuit. Since it happens immediately, I'm assuming, for now, that your main contactor is not energized, also, because you are indicating load on the meter, the problem is likely downstream of the current transformers (CTs). No matter what, you need...

The Overload fault light is coming on? This could be a false trip or a serious short. 1. Does the engine sound like its being loaded down immediately? It is throwing black smoke beyond the normal puff on startup? 2. Does this unit have the quad fuse mod? Or MOV mod? 3. How well to you...

Thanks! It's quite the workhorse for its size.

I know many of you, especially you FL guys, put your generators into action during emergency situations. This weeknd I got to put mine to use for fun and a good cause. The local school down the street had their annual fundraiser and a member of the PTA asked if I could run power at the event...

Look at the diagram in the upper left box. A simple DC circuit with a 1.5 volt battery and a single load that pulls 1 amp. There is an outflow of 1 amp on the upper wire, 1 amp through the load, and a return flow of 1 amp on the lower wire. Total power draw of the load is 1.5V x 1.0 A = 1.5...

L1 = 2292 watts L2 = 1596 watts Total = 3.9 kW