Any suggestions for mine? I tried to adjust the valves, after doing that when I pull the rope it gets stuck and can't be pulled, but if I remove the spark plug it comes free and I can pull it normally.
@MR_Garage10 минут бұрын
Sounds like the decompression portion of the cam is not working properly. Was this adjustment done in reaction to the machine not starting?
@frankl910322 сағат бұрын
Question. Do you know if it will still run on propane even If the gas side of it fails from old gas? gummed up carb. Ethanol etc.
@MR_Garage8 минут бұрын
I have never had one gummed up on the gas side and then see if it runs on the propane side. Interesting thought though. Knowing how most of the carbs work on propane, my thought is that it would work but that would of course have to be tested.
@pandamike209Күн бұрын
Yea I'm mobile detailer I love mine have same
@mothuup3 күн бұрын
It runs best on propane. Love it
@JasonCelia3 күн бұрын
Just confirming Mr Garage. When replacing springs with Eibach you can still set the shock to the 2nd from top notch like you did with OG springs correct? Thank you so much
@MR_Garage2 күн бұрын
You can, but not needed as they are lift springs. I had to move mine up as I have the weight of a winch and bumper. Basically, just do what the vehicle calls for but I would not recommend going beyond the 2nd notch.
@JasonCelia2 күн бұрын
@@MR_Garage thank you again man! Appreciate it
@smainee4224 күн бұрын
Hey I know it’s been a while since you have posted anything about the 3500 predator but I have one right now and I was wondering if there is a way to clean the carburetor.
@MR_Garage2 күн бұрын
Just have to pull the carb by taking off the airbox, unbolting the unit and draining the bowl prior to pulling the carb out. Then, clean per any small engine carb cleaning instructions.
@rockstarSG16 күн бұрын
Do you know if there is a propane conversion kit for this? Also do you know where to get a replacement carburetor?
@MR_Garage6 күн бұрын
I have not seen one for these tiny generators (sub 1800w). They pair the motors carefully to match the output as the main goal is weight savings in this class. With this and propane being less energy dense, it is just not popular when you can add 10 lbs and go to an 1800w+ generator that is dual fuel. The ones that have tried to go propane at this displacement usually end up around 800w rated on propane and that is pointless to most. About the only ones doing it with some success is Alps. But they are propane only.
@rockstarSG16 күн бұрын
@@MR_Garage Gotcha. I was only going to use it to charge my solar generator and 800w would have been fine. I pretty much have to find a snorkel that would fit the carburetor and get a universal kit right?
@boatnikdog8 күн бұрын
I just pulled the trigger on one of these off eBay and it should be here in a couple of days. Based on the run time at the end of this video, how big was the propane tank you were running from? Assuming you are still monitoring the comments on this video.
@MR_Garage8 күн бұрын
Just a standard 20lb tank.
@boatnikdog8 күн бұрын
@@MR_Garage Okay, Thanks
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
Update 8/19/24. This thing is still on the original charge, setup in my office! I turn the camera on at least once a day waiting for it to die. This video was done April 13th. Over 4 months later... STILL GOING! Beyond impressed. Will see how long it holds out!
@tladoux9 күн бұрын
Would you recommend this for an above ground pool?
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
While I only tried it with in ground, I think it would be perfect for an above ground pool. I used to have an above ground pool and a much less capable pool robot. This thing is SOOOO much better than the old bot!
@tladoux9 күн бұрын
Affordable?
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
Sub $400 for this kind of vac is pretty impressive. Even cheaper direct on their site!
@KingTheDetailer9 күн бұрын
Hows the generator holding up , im a mobile guy looking for something smaller and powerful and compact to save space on my detailing rig. I will be using it everyday 4-6 hours a day. My predator 3500 just gave out , turns on but turns right off my be the carborator needs to be cleaned
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
Clean the carb and check valve clearances. Sounds more fuel related per your description. Never had an issue with these little GD400BN's! Less than half the weight of the predator. You are doing it professionally so my only thought is the lack of electric start. That is nice to have when you have to start every single day, sometimes multiple times.
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
It's really good, especially for the price. Loving this thing! Buy your TANK C1 here!!! amzn.to/3YPaOGo
@CitizenOfBabylon10 күн бұрын
I have around 15 small engines, lawn mowers, gensets, etc... always use sta-bil, never empty tanks anymore. Just keep them full, no problems ever, anymore. When you tear carbs apart every year, you learn. A little acetone every now and then. Do what you want, this works for me.
@markpfeifer140210 күн бұрын
I use the center mounted hitch on my 2008 GX470. I regularly tow my 3000 pound 19ft travel trailer no problem. I probably wouldn't go with a larger trailer without switching to the frame mounted hitch, though.
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
Totally fine with a 3k trailer!
@oscarnunez861311 күн бұрын
Hola,un video espectacular.Tengo uno como este pero el de 3000w,me hace una cosa rara,cuando le da la gana con poco o mucho consumo,es indiferente, corta la corriente de salida por un segundo y vuelve a funcionar con normalidad,sabrás a que puede ser debido?Gracias
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
When does it cut current? Not sure what it could be unless the batteries cannot keep up with a surge?
@bertt250411 күн бұрын
Very nice review!
@MR_Garage9 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@greghomestead836611 күн бұрын
Looks more like the 17wt then the 16wt🤔😲
@MR_Garage11 күн бұрын
The V165 is a slightly shorter and lighter version of the v175. Share really nothing with the much smaller v16. They only made them for a few years. Covid hit and they consolidated the line - dropped the v165 model.
@carlwellman362312 күн бұрын
Torn down, adjusted valve clearances, put thin rubber washers on wheel axles, put back together and fired up on propane, wow, what a huge difference! I let it warm up and turned the on/off a little closer to the choke side, just a bit, not much and this generator purrs great, no wheel rattle and a lot smoother running at idle or eco off, thanks for the tips! I have the GD400 also, I do believe the GX400 version is a little quieter also.
@nonphotogenicful13 күн бұрын
Will this work with hybrid system
@groovyruben777615 күн бұрын
Mine just turned off on me before it was doing that it would fire back when I turned it off, I changed the spark plug and cleaned the exhaust and still nothing took out the spark collector it was filled with oil
@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD15 күн бұрын
Glad you’re feeling better, wondered where you had been! Pecron looks good my friend, I have harvested batteries out of several brands. None even come close to how well that one is built!
@MR_Garage15 күн бұрын
Much appreciated! So good to be back feeling great. Felt like that was it for me. Hopefully, will get to review more pecron gear in the future.
@johnnyj496416 күн бұрын
Awesome review as always. Seems like a great little power station for the price. Glad your feeling better and back at it!
@MR_Garage16 күн бұрын
@@johnnyj4964 Much appreciated!
@TietLung17 күн бұрын
Sadly mine burned oil from the start, amazon refunded my money so basically got a free generator. It works good, but i need to add some oil to it each day.
@MR_Garage16 күн бұрын
Bummer! But glad they did you right. What oil weight are you running?
@prolevelsportswear404318 күн бұрын
Finally, someone that knows what they are doing. Thanks.
@Bam-BamMoore-zz2vk20 күн бұрын
FYI, those iridium plugs are the cheapest at Walmart…$$$
@jasunto20 күн бұрын
Do you feel this one is equal to their other one or slightly less in terms of output, quality, and such? I want to buy 2, but some things you mention on this one concern me.
@MR_Garage19 күн бұрын
I have one of the very first of this model. Other users have reported they corrected the issues like the wheel noise and valve lash. I have not heard any negative recently.
@louwest19 күн бұрын
@@MR_Garage The wheel axle design has been changed to a nut on the outside end of the axle, no more rattle. I could not find ANY documentation on the pulsar website when researching before my purchase. Not even listed. Maybe the scanned owners manual will help others. I've got 3 hours and counting on the break-in without issue. The last hour I will attempt to run the 13.5 BTU A/C on my RV.
@jasunto20 күн бұрын
They claim the same fuel capacity on both on Amazon.
@DOO71820 күн бұрын
That has the regulator inside? So this should work with LP gas also?!
@MR_Garage19 күн бұрын
Not something I have ever run or tried as propane is too readily available
@jasunto20 күн бұрын
Awesome video. I am thinking about getting two of these and a parallel kit. I will alternate using each to keep them broken in and such, but parallel them when I need to power a bunch of stuff, but like being able to separate them to run the fridge near the front of the house and a portable AC for the back bedroom if power is lost. Live in Florida and get hurricanes. I like doing 2 because if one were to tank, I would have the other and could replace the bad one. I like that even though it is self contained, it is easy to fill and drain the oil and same with the fuel drain.
@MR_Garage19 күн бұрын
I like the idea of doing two in parallel as well. You can use a single to save fuel when large demand is not needed or a pair when higher demand is required. Makes more sense to me that buying a single large unit.
@lamesamelame25 күн бұрын
Nice 👍🏻. How large are your wheels? I have a 21 LE and 17 inch steelies. Not sure if I’ll have to get larger wheels
@MR_Garage25 күн бұрын
Clears 17's still np!
@SO-tw2iw26 күн бұрын
Could you tell me what's the size of the battery in name... I think that's why mine won't work
@SO-tw2iw21 күн бұрын
@MR_Garage
@MR_Garage16 күн бұрын
I wish I had an exact answer for you. The battery pack was a bit custom for this product and not an off-the-shelf. One would have to find a similar pack or build one out. Nothing plug and play AFAIK.
@BrandonSmith-nl2jg27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the absolutely awesome review and teardown of this generator! I have the gd400bn and purchased this to parallel with it for dual ac travel trailer. I can report that the wheel carriage setup is different in that there is a molded axle with a lock nut to secure the wheels which has no vibration. I removed the wheels and handle (which rattled a little) since I won't use those which subtracted 1.5 lbs off the weight. My scale has the gd version at 50lbs with oil and the gx version at 57.5lbs without wheels/handle. My manufacture date says 12/23 (even though I purchased in in July). The valve clearance is in spec from the factory and it runs great. Seems like they have worked those kinks out (wheels and valve clearance) and everything else is the same (spade connected to bullet is still there). So far so good on this generator and the price is the same as the gd400bn at this point. Keep up the good work sir!
@MrLawsonhill29 күн бұрын
Really appreciate your in depth, no wasting my time with unboxing footage. Can't find this answer, not gotten a response from Pulsar yet. I was set to buy the GD400BN. Was hoping for DC outlets to run cooling fan on hurricane box. Then see this video on the GX400BN. Also with display great! Here is my question; the GX400BN is not on Pulsar's website anywhere. All over Amazon and Walmart and other places. Was trying to download a manual to clean out Amazon/Walmart mistakes in listings. Do you have any update as to why the GX400BN is not on Pulsar's website? Thanks
@MR_Garage29 күн бұрын
Np! Pulsar has a LOT of generators not on their site. In short, their webmaster is not so hot at their job.
@douglandon9826Ай бұрын
I purchased the HMT 4300 generator and it powers my trailer AC well. I have two questions: 1) Can you recommend the part nuber / brand for a magnetic oil plug. Are they all the same size ? 2) When I plug my power analyzer / Surge protector into the generator it indicates that the generator has an open ground. Is this normal or do I need a grounding plug when I hook it up to my Trailer RV ? If so do you have a recommendation ? Thanks, Doug
@MR_Garage29 күн бұрын
Hello! All part numbers and such are in the links of the video description. Some of the links for you: BUY THE HEOMAITO HMT4300iD GENERATOR HERE! (same as HMT3500iD in this video) On Amazon amzn.to/4cptY9w OIL CHANGE FUNNEL! A MUST! (good to have more than 1) amzn.to/3TkWzWI OIL I USE FOR BREAK-IN (change at 1 hour mark to a synthetic below) amzn.to/4bWoymP OIL I RUN AFTER BREAK IN Hot weather 15w40 amzn.to/49ReaL2 Cold weather 5w40 amzn.to/49WPgtD STA-BIL FUEL STABILIZER! IF YOU STORE YOUR GEN WITH GAS IN IT, THIS IS A MUST! (not really needed with ethanol free fuel) amzn.to/3cGW4TZ MAGNETIC DIP STICK (A MUST FOR SMALL GENERATORS!) amzn.to/3Bh4Bab DENSO UPGRADED IRIDIUM SPARK PLUG THAT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE GENERATOR. WILL FIRE AND START EVEN WHEN WET FOULED. DO NOT CHANGE THE GAP! amzn.to/48zu7EF
@douglandon982628 күн бұрын
@@MR_Garage 2) When I plug my power analyzer / Surge protector into the generator it indicates that the generator has an open ground. Is this normal or do I need a grounding plug when I hook it up to my Trailer RV ? If so do you have a recommendation ? Thanks, Doug 1 Reply
@JasonCeliaАй бұрын
Hello sir, I seen a few comments of people saying traction light and possible ABS light came on dash after. Was this normal and if so what did you do to get those off. Thank you!
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
This happens if they stretch their ABS cables and break the wires. You can verify for yourself that they will not come on by unplugging the shocks before you do the job, drive it around for a week. They will not come on. If you do the job and they do come on, you damaged one of the wires.
@magicwandcompanyАй бұрын
Nice video. Would you happen to know why the overload indicator comes on without anything plugged in? And, the reset button doesn't reset. Don't know where to even find that info. :)
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
It can either be a wire that disconnected accidentally OR the inverter module has failed. Stater could be the culprit but usually the inverter fails before the stator.
@magicwandcompanyАй бұрын
@@MR_Garage Great. I'll check that out. :)
@hcp520Ай бұрын
Which model year TRD Camry?
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
2019-2024. Same brakes as some lexus and highlander (just not painted red)
@LuisGonzales-w2tАй бұрын
Do you happen to have the part/model # of the brake calipers? When I click the amazon link it’s saying for Lexus models & Toyota Highlander. Also, what Vehicle(s) Year(s) & Model(s) are these brake calipers, rotors, the front pads listed in your links for (I have a 2021 RAV4 XSE Hybrid & all if these parts say they don’t fit my vehicle) & what are the current brand/model # of front brake pads you’re running? Please let me know, thanks!
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
They are all the same caliper. Just not painted red as with the TRD camry. And correct, no website will show they fit the rav4 as this is an aftermarket modification not offered by toyota. I run the powerstop Z17 pads linked in the video description.
@LuisGonzales-w2tАй бұрын
@@MR_Garage So if I’m wanting to run a different brake pad up front, I need to search for what year(s) of a Toyota Camry TRD- as with the Caliper item descriptions nothing I saw mentioned a Toyota Camry of any year or model? I typically run R1 Concepts rotor/ceramic pads as I like them much more than power-stop which is why I ask. Fantastic tutorial btw- this has to be a game changer for stopping power.
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
@@LuisGonzales-w2t Look for 2019 - 2024 TRD camry pads. Checked R1's site, they do not offer pads for the TRD camry (or variant like the highlander). The feel is for sure more refined and confident especially coming to a stop from an offramp from a freeway or downhill stops (we have a few mountain passes here in Az which are pretty hard on brakes - the off-ramp is literally downhill to a stop). Very noticeable when the car is loaded down too. Less grabby than stock (stock pads are always grabby cold), but much better, more linear pedal feel. When you want to stop, you stop!
@imnguyen6658Ай бұрын
Thanks for the purge tip.
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
You bet! Makes life so easy starting on propane.
@Morethanjustaman-sc7xtАй бұрын
Do your tires rub when cornering?
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
They did with these -12 offset wheels. Had to pin the fender liners forward and also removed the flap and running boards.
@diaperdood1Ай бұрын
so for the walls, ceiling, front cap, rear, and floors....is it all azdel? I hate fiberglass insulation
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
The walls are azdel. Front cap and rear wall are standard fiberglass.
@diaperdood1Ай бұрын
@MR_Garage thank u!!!
@LiondanceloveeАй бұрын
I have pulsar dual 4000 like your, i want to know if they can run on natural gas?
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
I would not, but some show on videos it works. No guarantee on the a/f ratio of a regulator designed for propane so it could damage the engine (heat / toasted valves and seats). Also, NG has around 10% less output than propane.
@KimberlyCausey-p3fАй бұрын
Great video. We have this model bought June 2022. Push button is sticking and hard to pop in and out. Have to remove the orange round seal and force it to pop back up. Now worried water has entered the motor chamber. Reached out to Aiper, they are providing no support. Do you have any suggestions?
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
Best bet to check if water has entered the motor chamber is to open it up and have a look. They discontinued this model back in 22 I think shortly after you and I both bought it. So, self maintenance is pretty much all anyone would have at this point. Mine did move on to a new home finally as we are finally having an in-ground pool built. Then, will test more pool vac bots!
@360Me_htxАй бұрын
About the air filter - what did you say you put on the air filter when you put it back after you clean it off? Also did you mention that you clean it with water? Thanks
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
Odd, I could have sworn I responded to this, apologies! These days after I wash a filter (dawn dishsoap and hot water - then let dry) I just use a little gear oil. A little bit goes a long ways. I stopped using canned filter oil.
@jobob2008Ай бұрын
Outstanding! This Video is the video my alter ego would make. I appreciate all the content made to help me understand my stuff, but sometimes it falls short. You, sir, nailed it. Muchas Gracias
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ChubbydippinАй бұрын
Great deep dive and walkthrough. Thankyou for this. Question, if planning to use this generator on propane to power a window ac unit and small refrigerator during power outages, how is it grounded? What is it's reference to ground? Should I put in a ground rod somewhere and tie it into the grounds in a junction box prior to the power coming in the house? Thanks again. This was very helpful.
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
Most will not do it, but the proper way is to use the ground lug on the panel of the generator and connect to a grounding rod. If you only drag the generator out during outages, just use a jumper cable to the lug and connect to the grounding rod quickly and easily. Or, you can use a wingnut on the grounding lug of the generator and use an eyelet to 12-14awg wire... the wire would be permanently attached to the rod.
@kapatid_rav4Ай бұрын
Do you think this will also fit on a 2022 RAV4 TRD off road?
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
Yes, I see no reason why not. Same brakes.
@mrrgg9099Ай бұрын
Just ran mine for 167 hours straight (with break for an oil change) due to hurricane Beryl. LOVE my P3500, it ran flawlessly and did everything I needed.
@garryrobinson364Ай бұрын
Can you tell me for Igen 2800 inverter generator does it have fuel pump or is the carburetor gravidity fed ?
@MR_GarageАй бұрын
I would be surprised if it used a pump but I have not opened one up personally. Looking through the manual (excellent manual! I can praise westinghouse here!) it looks gravity fed. No reference to a pump and the layout on page 21 makes me confident it is gravity fed. Just a fuel filter off the tank.