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Recent content by Leonardo82nd

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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    @Light in the Dark Almost three years ago was a post about injector pump prices and vendors. At the time I picked up 3 pumps from different vendors. The prices were as follows. Stanadyne from- M&D Distributors (USA) $244 delivered -Merlin Diesel (UK) $272 per delivered super fast shipping...
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    fuel line repair recommendation’s

    Thanks @Ray70 it’s a 802. im going to borrow One from a non runner. but if it happens again ill Surely give you a shout.
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    fuel line repair recommendation’s

    haha Sure did , that 3” cutting tool is definitely not at graceful as the dremel. Thanks for the tip! A few dozen sets down over the years and I always worry about that prize.
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    fuel line repair recommendation’s

    I accidentally cut into the connection while removing the crimp. How would you’ll advise repairing. JB weld? I’d rather not do any soldering. Also, how do you’ll remove the crimps? I’ve always used a dremel but this time I hacked into the metal with the Milwaukee. (if all else fails I’ll...
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    How do you move your generator(s)?

    Backhoe/ skid steer OR when in a bind . Call a wrecker (flat bed ) guy charged me $75 To transfer it to the bed of truck . When offloading , I throw some pipe under and push it off the bed of the truck down a harbor freight ramp. slides fast as hell, but Never failed. For around the shop they...
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    Cold snap on east coast

    whoa 😳 , it’s 60° and sunny here in South Texas
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    Advice on buying MEP-80Xa with missing exhaust flapper

    definitely a bit pricey - but im finding it to be pretty user friendly with all the built in maintenance reminders, good luck on the 80xa search . @Mattguy has some good looking runners for low prices .
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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    The Stanadyne came from - M&D Distributors (USA) $244 delivered -merlin Diesel (UK) $272 per delivered super fast shipping -The HQ was the most expensive $340 I’m going to try what @Ray70 recommended on the two stiff ones . the pumps definitely move more freely with a bit of compression ...
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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    OEM, I ordered a total of (3) “new” injector pumps all from different vendors. The top injector (brown box) came with the bottom piece unattached. This is the unit that moves freely. The lever rotates with a flick of a finger . The second and third (white boxes) are from two other different...
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    Mep 803a fuel injection pump

    I’m curious about the stiffness of the lever towards the bottom of the injector. I ordered three sets of “new” injectors . Each from different vendors. Only 1 out of three units came with a lever that can be moved with little to almost no force (almost moveable by flipping the injector side to...
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay, I will definitely go thru that process along with new filters. Thank you.
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay, got it . thank you’ll . I’ll update when completed .
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Okay - Thats a relief 😮‍💨 No, I have not replaced any fuel filters yet.
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    802a stops suddenly video- suggestions moving forward

    Hey guys, no diesel is coming out from that hose at all. When I turn S1 to prime & run OR while it’s briefly running- not even a drip. does that mean I need to start replacing the fuel lines (Return line and (2) hoses to pumps) Or could the fuel block be somewhere else in the system? Thank...
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