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The proper fittings to use an auxiliary fuel pump as the main fuel pump are as follows. 1/8" NPT x 1/4" JIC I ordered several fittings, tested them out last night and they fit the pump and hose connections. Now I can use the 3 aux pumps I have for either application.

There are also mechanical fuel pumps available for the LPW series engines. Any thoughts on those?

It might work. I bought a Spectra radiator some years ago and it is still running strong, so I am familiar with the brand and quality. The price is right, too. I'm half tempted to just swap out these AN fittings with hose barbs to make it easier to work on. AN fittings are expensive and not easy...

Maybe to some people out there. That is like 3 month's worth of take home pay after taxes for me. Not to mention I have a mortgage and family to feed. Maybe someday I will get to where 14K is not a big deal. I figure you are joking, though.

This is what I received. https://www.amazon.com/FACET-SOLID-5-6-5PSI-CARBURETED-ENGINES/dp/B013SGG7GI

Facet 41116 NSN 2910-01-378-6025 According to the fleabay ad. I will check the number on the unit when I get home tonight.

I think I will hold on to my 14.5 grand for now...

So, I have bought 3 fuel pumps and despite the listing's part numbers or pictures, all 3 of them are auxiliary fuel pumps; not primary pumps. I need the primary pump replaced. The big difference is the input and output fitting sizes. I don't know exactly what they are but the original pump seems...

I think I have watched all three of those a dozen times! LOL

There are lots of good 4000+ hour units out there. If all the parts are visible in the pictures online, you can nab some good generators dirt cheap, that others shy away from. I bought 3 MEP-803a units and all 3 of them run pretty well. I did have to replace the fuel pump and fix the radiator on...

You are right. I don't have a need or use for one of these. I still want a turbine powered genset simply because they sound bad ass when they start up and shut down. Let the neighbors know I am working on some serious stuff over here!

OK. What practical use do they have for civilian life? Forgive me, I'm trying to justify to myself why I need one...

What are these things used for?

I dunno, it looks pretty nasty. I guess it depends on how bad the rust is on the cylinder bore and if any crosshatch is left. It may need to be bored out and larger rings installed. Before you go through that expense, make sure the bottom end is not damaged. All it takes is water in a cylinder...

Before you tear into it, you could run a dose of Diesel injector cleaner through it and see if that makes a difference. I didn't hear anything abnormal in the video, so I am making an assumption here. Just so you know, yes, bad or poor performing injectors can make a Diesel engine sound like...

It showed a hyperlink. The way I attached it shows the picture in the forum page. Might have been a limitation of the mobile phone app.

I attached the picture for you.

Pics and part numbers if you have them, please.

Not likely your issue but anyone searching this thread, make sure the emergency stop switch is pulled out. If it is pushed in, usually there is no power to the panel. It took me a few minutes to figure this out on my first set.

Dwnorton1, you have a really good idea there. I would hate for the exhaust flange to crack due to the weight of the pipe and the engine vibrations. A situation that is ripe for something failing somewhere over time. As for regular exhaust tubing, I would need to compare the cost against iron...