3 Abandoned Predator Generators - Will They Run?

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  @maliusmaximus1428 · 1 month ago

  This guy absolutely sits near the top of tier 1 zombie apocalypse buddies

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  @h.briseno8597 · 2 years ago (edited)

  I’m not a mechanic, but for some reason, I like watching these bring back-to-life videos. 😊<br>You’re so calm. When my dad worked on anything, he was cussing up a storm. 😤😊

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• KE

  @kenjohnson5498 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Anytime i use a predator engine i always go through and re-torque everything i can before using it. They have a terrible QC dept evidently. The 301 and 302 cc are the same linkage and spring set up so you can order for a 301 and it will work on the 302.

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• MA

  @martyb3783 · 4 years ago

  Using hydraulic pressure to remove the rotor is the coolest trick I have ever seen!

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• AN

  @andyhamilton8940 · 4 years ago (edited)

  I agree with your valve seal decision. The head is at such an angle that any residual oil would run back to the pushrod galley and not puddle around the seal.

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  @AntonioClaudioMichael · 4 years ago

  Looks brand new even though it had been outside its entire life

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• MJ

  @mjg263 · 4 years ago

  Having multiple parts when you need them is probably worth more than the unit itself anyway. Good stuff!

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• MR

  @mrlister2000 · 4 years ago

  In the last 6 months I had 3 new generators replaced!<br>The first Power King needed the bushes and AVR replaced after 2 months!<br>The the same unit threw an earth point and the dangling wire kept arcing to the frame, causing a burning smell.<br>The company replaced that with a 8kw Wolf generator and that one lasted 3 weeks before the engine seized.<br>The replacement Wolf arrived and that last 4 months before that snapped the top off the valve. After speaking with theretailer it turns out the previous machine had done exactly the same but that valve snapped and dropped in to the engine killing it.<br>I&apos;ve had that one refunded and bought a P1 powered by a Hyundai 16hp engine, 8kw, from Amazon.<br>Yesterday after 4 hours of running time, not continuous, in the sweltering UK heat, the engine refused to start up on my next job!<br>Glad to report this morning it fired up with no issues.<br>I wouldn&apos;t mind if the generators were going all day every day but they are used around 4 hours per day in total, but not continuously as I travel from one job to the next fitting tyres.<br>My very first Wolf professional generator was still going after 5.5 years but i decided to get a new one as I can&apos;t afford to be without power, and thought getting a new one would last me at least another few years.<br>Worst decision I ever made as I sold this unit and its still going strong powering a mobile catering van at the weekends for 8 hours per day!<br>I love your videos by the way. You are very methodical!

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• WR

  @wrangler6977 · 3 years ago

  One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Looks like you made out alright w/ the purchase of these three.

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  @chuckmayerchak3071 · 4 years ago

  James I really enjoyed your video. Those two engines had some severe carnage! <br>I must say I was a bit disappointed that you didn&apos;t go a bit further on the smoking generator. At least a leak down test. Also removing the crankcase vent from the air filter while running would show evidence of blow by. Valve seals can often be had by valve stem diameter. A good NAPA store could possibly match something for you??? To me the way that engine clears up after a few minutes I would highly suspect valve seals and or guide problems. I would think an oil ring would keep on smoking. <br>I also realize even a good preditor generator may not be as valuable as a so called name brand??? <br>I also wonder if a small dose of &quot;snake oil&quot; although I&apos;m not a big fan may help swell those valve seals and free a stuck ring if that was the case?? <br>Again not criticizing your decision I&apos;m only throwing out my thoughts. Keep the great videos coming!

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• CA

  @catsmr · 4 years ago

  Best Predator movie I&apos;ve seen in years.

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  @notprovided2823 · 2 years ago

  My family and I really appreciate your calm voice and matter of fact way of reporting of what you see or what you surmise. The fact that you can have successes or failures without using vulgar language makes you one of our top subscriptions. Thank you for communicating like a gentleman.

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