Grigg, I have been looking a Detroit generators on Ebay, more or less just seeing whats out there. How many KW would the one you are looking at put out?
My in laws had a 10kw Generac that shut itself off due to low oil(less than 300hrs). The service company drained the remaining oil, replaced the filter and filled it up with new oil. Went to start it and told them it was making noise so they didn't try to start it again. Their electrician (who knows nothing about engines) and did not speak to the Service guy told them it was blown up, get a new one (which he would be happy to provide a price for).
Long story short, they didn't want to get it fixed and potentially give them more problems so we ordered a new one online. I installed it and they gave me the old one. I hooked it up to a jump box and cranked it. It sounds to me like the starter is bad! I haven't fiddled with it since but need to get it going. Any suggestions?

~ Billy
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