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Never seen a thread, but that is totally possible. You really need to understand the controls system, but the engine and genhead are very simple at their core. If I was going that far, I would replace all the switches and relays with simplier digital controls, hardwire the genhead for...
These guys are cheap load banks. Some models have a 3k/4k/5k load select switch
https://www.northerntool.com/products/lifeplus-ceiling-mount-garage-heater-17-065-btu-240-volt-model-ifh12a-50-107043
- Put some load on it and get those IPs to open up and really push the fuel. Diesel's don't use much fuel unloaded.
- 80 psi cold and hot is a little strange. Pressure should come down some when hot. Run through the TMs and verify the gauge and sender are working properly. Many of us tee in...
- The air filter can be reached with the top on, it's just mildly difficult. It helps if the thumb screw is clocked correctly.
- If the unit is hard to start, there may still be air in the injector lines. How hard is "hard to start"?
- Best way to store these units? Opinions vary, but I...
I looked back at what I ordered and I purchased F-4040-A, which was listed for "gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and heating oil"
I need to dig into the spec furtber, but my plan is to continue monitoring for deterioration.
Lol, I don't know why the lines are so terrible, but they are. I have 1994, 2007, 2009 and 2010 units. The '94 has mostly OEM fuel lines. The newest ones have the worst lines. The 803a was decomissioned for IP feedlines leaks. These were low hour units and the feedlines were falling apart...
Also make sure the unit has the quad-fuse and MOV mods before firing it up.
Here is a link for replacing the well nut on the fuel tank drain. They are notorious for cracking and leaking.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N3467JZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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