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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I agree with @Ray70. You seem to be doing the right things. Have you tried any PBblaster or candle wax or other penetrating oil? FWIW: I try to add the heat to the outer component when trying to pull a gear or fan off of a shaft. I don't know that it makes a big difference, it just seems to me...
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I know nothing about this generator in particular, but from experience with other diesels, that looks like the governor is not fully functional either due to a broken spring on the control or stuck internally due gunk. That control arm vibrates a lot; the centrifugal force from the governor...
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I haven't met a well functioning diesel governor that I I could push around with a finger. Normally the centrifugal force in the governor is substantial to be able to adjust the fuel. I do agree with @Ray70 that the governor vibration in your video makes it look like governor is either stuck, or...
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    You also can get headless shoulder screws; https://www.mcmaster.com/products/shoulder-screws/?s=shoulder+screws Or there are also externally threaded dowel pins, aka a threaded on one end stud; https://www.mcmaster.com/products/dowel-pins/threaded-on-one-end-studs-5/ I'd vote for the latter...
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I know nothing about the pin, but I have used Loctite 660 on problem keyways and pins in other applications. So, FWIW... https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/retaining-compounds/central-pdp.html/loctite-660/BP000000164196.html All the best, 2Pbfeet
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