I bought a military surplus MEP-016B diesel genset from the local surplus store. The generator was bad, which I knew. All I wanted was a small diesel to mess with. The injector pump was sticky but I was able to free that up with carb cleaner. Primed the fuel line to the injector, heated the glow plug for about 30 seconds and it started right up. The engine was made by Onan and is 603cc.
I was wondering for those who have worked with the 406cc Yanmar or Chinese copies how are they compared to say an older side valve 10-12hp Briggs regarding noise and vibration? I understand that a diesel knocks and is louder, but this engine is beastly, cast iron case, and very heavy.
Thanks
Jim