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2025/05/19 13:47:35 (permalink)
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20+ year old Mitsubishi MEK 5800 generator needs help

Hi all,
Trying to get the above captioned generator back in service. I have had it running, but the carburetor needs work.....gummed up with ethanol!! In trying to remove the main jet I destroyed the brass at the screw slot, and had to use an extractor to remove it. Also, I broke off one of the fuel supply nipples. As this is pressed in, I'm thinking of trying the extractor again, or heating in the oven at about 350 to see if the aluminum body will expand enough to let me get the piece out.
In any event, I have tried for a few days to identify both carb and jet on line with no luck....the only numbers on the jet are "A27"....it is a Mikuni carb.
Any helpful advice appreciated,
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    Re: 20+ year old Mitsubishi MEK 5800 generator needs help 2025/05/20 07:05:16 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Trooper_1954 2025/05/20 15:24:45
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    The highest nipple broke off should just be a vent for the float bowl.
     
    The lower one is the important one..
     
    Can you find and post the full model # for the engine itself?
     
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    Re: 20+ year old Mitsubishi MEK 5800 generator needs help 2025/05/20 07:16:01 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby Trooper_1954 2025/05/20 15:08:13
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    I'm finding this carb, that looks similar to yours.     
     
    https://www.fridayparts.com/carburetor-kk16009bb-for-mitsubishi-generator-mge5800-mge6700 
     
    MEK is correct , NOT MGE??
     
     

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    Re: 20+ year old Mitsubishi MEK 5800 generator needs help 2025/05/20 15:41:07 (permalink)
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    Thanks Scott,
    Yes it is indeed MGE...old age eyes....and yes , the upper fuel outlet is just for carb overflow....I found this out when I left the fuel tap in the on position when I switched it off after running!!
    here's the engine details, but a quick look on the net didn't produce anything.
    It seems there's an issue with upload photos today on the forum so here's the numbers:-
    Displacement:392cc
    Family: VMV392U1G2RA
    D.O.M. 980608
     
     
    Thanks for the reference to the carb, but at US $ + shipping it's too much....I'm in BC,Canada.
    I have ordered a chinese carb that states it will fit this model, but I would sure like to get the original working.
    Do you think an extractor or heat would work to remove whats left of that fuel outlet?
    Thanks
     
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