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Anyone else work on a generator this afternoon just in case power goes out...
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:51 pm
..for an extended time?
I have a gas tank valve that has a port that is plugged and it’s impossible to see. What’s the best solution to clear it?
Soak it in fresh gas overnight?
I have a gas tank valve that has a port that is plugged and it’s impossible to see. What’s the best solution to clear it?
Soak it in fresh gas overnight?
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Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:54 pm to LSUAlum2001
You do know you had months to make sure that it was ready for today right?
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:54 pm to LSUAlum2001
Haha yes. You could try putting some stabil in there. Might help. I had to drain the oil and clean the carburetor today. I added stabil to some fresh gas and it start d. I hadn’t run it in like 5 years before that.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:55 pm to LSUAlum2001
Yes, got everything in place and ready to go if we lose power. I can be hooked up in 5 min.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:55 pm to LSUAlum2001
Maybe half an hour. Had a float stuck. Sprayed some brake cleaner, good to go.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:55 pm to LSUAlum2001
Mine had a on off switch that easily comes off. Clips in. Moved twice since I used it. It came off in one of the moves. Went to Home Depot and wired a switch. Took me about 10 minutes. Fired up. Ready to go w window unit for 1 room for sleep and the fridge.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:56 pm to LSUAlum2001
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:57 pm to LSUAlum2001
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:57 pm to LSUAlum2001
Rolled mine out of the shed on Tuesday and the damn thing started on the first pull. I couldn't believe it.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:59 pm to X82ndTiger
I went through a can of B-12 earlier today. 
The valve is the only issue.
The valve is the only issue.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:00 pm to LSUAlum2001
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Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:01 pm to LSUAlum2001
I had to work on mine also. Hasn’t been used since Gustav, has a spark plug issue but I think I got it working now.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:01 pm to LSUAlum2001
I’m on the same grid as the power company 
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:02 pm to LSUAlum2001
Got a brand new 6000w pulsar. Ready for this beast
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:04 pm to LSUAlum2001
I did that yesterday. Spent about 5 good damn hours on it.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:05 pm to Hulkklogan
Bastard valve is soaking right now.
I hope it’s not needed because I doubt I can unclog the hidden port before tomorrow.
I hope it’s not needed because I doubt I can unclog the hidden port before tomorrow.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:06 pm to onelochevy
Same here. I was shocked. Hadn't cranked it in probably 8 years, started right up. Briggs and Stratton, baby. Still hasn't been improved upon.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:11 pm to LSUAlum2001
Want to come over and put the parts back on mine?
I got the whole house one, but would like to loan the spare out
I got the whole house one, but would like to loan the spare out
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:11 pm to LSUAlum2001
My problem was self made. Accidently flooded the engine early on without realizing it then spent a lot of time troubleshooting spark. I realized what I did and just sprayed a smidge of wd40 on the intake and it cranked right up, spewing white smoke
My first time using a generator and I'm an IT nerd that knows next to nothing about combustible engines so.. that sucked
My first time using a generator and I'm an IT nerd that knows next to nothing about combustible engines so.. that sucked
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 9:15 pm
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