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    Mep 831A load issues

    I do really like these tqg military generators. I have several. More than I should really. I wanted one of these 831s but had talked myself out of it since so many have inverter issues. I ended up getting this one for a pretty good price as a non runner. Then I got it home got it running and...
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    Mep 831A load issues

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    Mep 831A load issues

    Well I've been this far into and back out of the machine now. The little bit of debris on the oil screens felt like lint no metal pretty clean. I had the exhaust pipe off and blew it out. Sootie but clear. The intake looked new. Since I had the pull start cover off and could see TDC i checked...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Yes it does. Thank you for taking the time to give such a thorough explanation. When I tried to pull start it between dead batteries and the way I've got it now with batteries outside the unit. The compression lever had popped up from me pulling to get pressure. I ended up pulling the...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    I decided to try to take the exhaust off to look inside as suggested. It's really buried. I got the side off and then the pull cord assembly. The more I look at it I think it will be easier to take down the bank wall than to move the motor. I ran the motor for some hours at 2500 watts and if...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    This oil looks as dark as the last and it has about 2.5 hours. Rings? I don't see metal but that is really sootie for 2 hours that filter is behind that valve so I need to raise the engine to take it out?
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    Mep 831A load issues

    See this little rough spot on the injector return line connection? Could that be a problem? I would think i would see any air with the clear lines. I have better stuff coming and I ordered an injector just in case.
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Thanks again. I didn't read your response before i tested the injector spray. Oops. I appreciate the explanations though. I'm running it with load now like you suggested.
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Not much here just me trying giving it load and trying again. The return lines are full and routed correct. I've never watched the spray pattern of an injector before but from what I've read that looks pretty good right? Recap. 3kw acts like over load except the time I had the return lines...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    https://youtube.com/shorts/6WQPS0s3pcI?si=HXVoo9XQCvKVAi7r Here is the injector spray pattern with the return lines hooked up correctly. I even ran the pump when I put the line on the injector to make sure no air was in it. I used clear line to watch what was happening. I have the braided stuff...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Sorry I know i jump around a lot. I try not to. One more thing. I never saw any fue
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    Mep 831A load issues

    I did make one troubleshooting mistake when making this new video. It might be that sitting with sea foam made the difference and not the return line changes. I didn't try it before to know for sure. I wasn't planning on running it i was just trying to put new lines and when that wasn't working...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    https://youtube.com/shorts/tAAsPIdXzy8?si=jxNNoynAacGKmqvX Here I think is proof and hopefully a clue for someone more knowledgeable than me about these fuel systems. I had bought some 3/16 fuel line down at the auto parts store hoping to temp in and test while I wait for the right stuff. Well...
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    Mep 831A load issues

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    Mep 831A load issues

    I just realized I even took a picture of my thoughts on how to check the spray pattern. Is that how? Like ice got it?
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    Mep 831A load issues

    I do keep it in a conex that has good seals but I definitely will rodent proof it if and when it's susceptible to them. I already killed the first set of batteries I bought it by keeping it in the Dark so long. Since it has the solar battery keeper might as well utilize it. I didn't check the...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Well i figured out the debris. Just a lot of sticks and twigs,leaves ect down by the exhaust and close enough to get burnt then fly out. Back in the actual exhaust in not sure how anything could get in there. I dug far enough to see bank in there. I replaced the fuel lines from the fuel pump to...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Thank you for clarifying. I did pull out the push rods and they looked good. I didn't roll them on a flat surface. I'll keep digging in the directions you mentioned instead of breaking the engine apart for now. Thanks again
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    Mep 831A load issues

    I didn't get far nought into the engine yet to check the tappet under the push rods. Do i pretty much need to remove the engine from the housing do do all these checks or can it be done installed? When I checked the valve clearance I did it with the pull cord and several times around and my best...
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    Mep 831A load issues

    Thank you for the suggestions. I will work on the things you mentioned. So the injection pump only has one shim. Is that normal? Seems like you might want more adjustability. I did look inside the air intake and it all looks new and shiny in there. I do seem to get a bit of debris flying out of...
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