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If it is stuck from sitting, a little ATF in the cylinder will do a lot, and then gently work up the load. It probably needs break-in, or break-in like exercising. All the best, 2Pbfeet

I think success depends on whether the issue is a little gum/buildup, or major crud (rebuild). I haven't done it often, but for minor issues, the two ways that I have done it is either adding SeaFoam to the oil, and using SeaFoam top end cleaner in the intake, or to use EPR's magic additives...

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That's an insight and half! Many thanks! All the best, 2Pbfeet

A cooler engine ( e.g. 150 vs 190F) means more incomplete combustion, leading to more carbon in the cylinders and in the exhaust (wet stacking effect). If it were my machine, I would do something, as I think that is an issue that needs addressing in a diesel, and yes, it would affect the rings...

@jimbo913 Nice borescope! Great interior photos. I enjoyed seeing them. All the best, 2Pbfeet

That's quite a collection of PS magazine bulletins! It is nice to have the wire sizes for the different terminals. Thanks! All the best, 2Pbfeet

I got some hard copper wire (18ga +/-) and bent up a replacement. It is probably easiest to do by making a bending template on a block of wood with a few small nails and cutting the tops off. The funny thing was that after running the generator for a few hours the missing one vibrated loose...

If a machine has not been used in a long (long) time, it is possible to have water in the oil that starts to steam off when the engine first warms up. Is it possible the "blow by" that you are seeing is just that the oil is baking off some water? If you haven't run it at temperature under full...