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It did but the handle was gone making it quite difficult to crank. And I chopped most of the jacking mechanism off to add the wheel so now it does not have any height to raise up anymore.

Indeed it is. The plate I bolted the tank to seems to have no issues with the weight and I had reinforced the bolts holding it down with new hardware and large washers both sides all grade 8. The only issue that arose from putting that tank there is that lifting the toungue by hand is now...

I wanted something that would not promote moisture against the tank and to pad the tank from the supports. I store the generator indoors but the felt seemed like just the trick and it was already on hand! I got around to finishing the aux tank today and filled it up. Yesterday I painted...

Thought I would update a little bit with some details on the Aux fuel tank I have added to my generator... So basically I wanted to add more fuel storage for the generator so I can be prepared to run it for power outages up to a week without re-fueling. I looked at transfer tanks... then I...

I am in the process of getting my 50 gallon AUX fuel tank setup added to the trailer. Does anyone know what size and type of fitting I need to use for the aux fuel inlet on the generator?

I wanted to give another update since today I finally was able to get the generator electrical hookup buttoned up. I had an electrician come out and do the hookup of integrating the new components into my existing DPDT manual transfer switch that was in use for a 30A standard portable generator...

A few more mods I did to my set this weekend. I got rid of the stock exhaust flapper and added on a 6" extension and rain cap. For now the generator stays in my garage so it is not really a worry of anything getting into the exhaust but I did want to modify it because when I pull the set out to...

Spent some more time load banking it today and fiddling with the temp gauge. As it turns out I am a complete idiot. The gauge needle was just stuck in the left side of the housing. Once I did some more troubleshooting and could not find a fault I looked at it more closely and tried tapping it...

So I have had some more time to play with the generator in the last couple of days. I replaced the fuel gauge and now that works pefectly. I also received the replacement temp sender and that does not work wonderfully. I put some Loctite 592 thread sealer on it when I installed it and I guess...

I am surprised I have not seen those connectors before. They are quite reasonably priced as well compared to the Hubbellock and Pin & Sleeve ones I was looking at. They even have some with IP68 rating. Wish I saw these before I ordered my other terminal blocks. These are what I have on the...

Found the sections of the TM that describe troubleshooting both the fuel and temp senders and gauges. Here is what I found: Engine cold temp sender was somewhere around 1.3kohm the manual just says "over 300". I tested the gauge with resistors and the gauge works exactly as expected so I have a...

Thanks for the advice. When i watch videos at home I have my 2 channel stereo hooked into my computer so I guess it is more noticeable. Seems like I hear the same sound on nearly all the videos but in person it just doesn't sound quite right to my ears. I did bleed the fuel system as described...

Well I had a chance today to do some actual load testing with the generator. A few issues popped up. First, the water temp gauge that worked fine the first time I ran it now does not work anymore. Its getting 24v going to one side of the gauge and 4.xx volts on the wire that goes to the sender...

Sure does! What a relief to know I do not have a $3,000 dollar boat anchor! Does anyone run any additives to the diesel in their generators? I use 2cycle oil in my CUCV. Wondering if I should be adding some to the generator as well. I plan on at the least adding in something like PRI-D since...

I also forgot to add that I installed some 1/2" copper pipe to the oil drain to facilitate easy oil changes. The pipe sticks down through the trailer deck and drains into a container with ease. I installed a union fitting into the pipe for future needs if I need to unscrew the pipe or if I end...

Some photos. Had to cut off the old hose clamps on the fuel manifold with a cutting wheel and install new hose and hose clamps on both ends. Color of engine painted with moss green stove bright. Good to 1200 degrees.

Been working on the set for the past week on and off. Replaced all of the fuel return line. Got my replacement fuel rail and fuel filter housing and installed them. Cut off the old hoses from the rail and installed new fuel hose (1/4" size) Filled I up with oil.. filled it up with some diesel...

Quick update and a question. I got the old coolant drained, 2 gallons of old fuel drained and fuel tank cleaned as best as I can from the filler neck. Still some residual dirt in the bottom. ... oil drained and refilled. fuel return lines replaced. engine painted.. I removed the metal fuel...

So quick update. I tried to track down the fuel manifold down all day long. Then I found a guy on Ebay with a bunch of LPW4 engines and parts and I am getting a replacement manifold tube and filter housing assy off a used motor from him :grin:. Got the gen set pulled into my garage and set to...

Well as it turns out I may have the fuel filter bowl after-all. I found a red cap looking thing tossed in the bottom of the gen yesterday but did not cross my mind it was the bowl for the fuel filter until I started looking for a replacement online and saw the same part. DOH! Sure makes a...