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Summit finally canceled my order. I called Airtex today and talked to one of the technical folks. He said they were bought by Carter and all the Airtex parts were being "replaced" by Carter products. He told me the closest pump going forward will be a Carter P74016. Its slightly higher flow but...

With the wiring you are describing its most likely the motors on the compressors. Edit: When I'm running in 115v mode on the 831 I also jumper L1 and L2 at the generator.

What is the wire size between the generator and loads? If you are running in 115v mode you'll need at least #10. If you have a pretty fast volt meter with a high/low capture feature you can capture the voltage range at the AC unit and at the generator during a compressor start and see if you...

I recently ordered 3 and its been a back and forth of backorder shipping dates. They say they are going to send them as soon as they can get them. Right now looking at the end of this month. I hope they don't end up canceling the order. I need to replace a failed one now.

Just checked Summit and it now shows the pump as "NOT AVAILABLE". :(

Hate to sound like a broken record but you need to start with the manuals. You can download them from the forum. There is a link at the top of the page for "Technical Manuals" aka TMs. Go through the wiring on the machine and look for anything loose or disconnected. Check EVERY WIRE. I'm not...

That's my thought is there is a leak somewhere allowing the system to drain back into the tank. Just for grins maybe remove and check the seals on the filters.

Hm.. As a test set it to prime for like a minute before you try to start it. See if it dies after it starts.

The hard lines should not loose prime. If they do you have a problem. How much air air do you get out? If you crank longer will it start without priming it?

With the switch in RUN/Prime but the engine not running do you have fuel returning to the tank?

Are you letting it run in "prime" for 30 seconds before you try to start it?

Bleed the system? Can you describe what you are doing?

The load meters are notoriously inaccurate. I personally recommend using your clamp on meter and correlating it to the meter best you can. The next best thing to do is replace the load meter with a more accurate setup.

Looks like whatever was wrong with the photo upload is fixed.

I know I've mentioned this before but it does bear mentioning again. When you bring a new machine home you really need to open it up and check EVERY connection in it. Every terminal, every switch, every plug. One loose wire can do more than cause a gremlin it can destroy the machine. The...

Which switch were you moving?

I was going by this in the OP:

If you go back to the manufacturer they are listed up to 3600 RPM for the engines in the 803/813 units. https://www.listerpetter.com/engines/lpw4/

Hi Mike, I've browsed the forum but I'm not signed up over there. Lots of great info to be had there. Generator update - Think I have the fuel leak sorted. The hose clamp on the filter inlet was loose. I took the opportunity to check all the rest of the clamps and they were all snug. Did a...

Well, if you are buying a MEP its obviously going to be used. I don't know about your market but its pretty common here in NC to find used single phase generators well under $10k. If you search the Raleigh NC area craigslist now there is a 20kw Onan for under $5k. Its stated to be in running...