Custom MEP003 trailer from trash

[dirtyfingernails]

Excess parts from a M104 genset trailer. I got the tongue, axle, tires, and all the small parts. I bought some box steel to make a little trailer that would hold my extra Mep003. So far it's coming along well. I still need to bolt a tie-in plate between the tongue and frame. It measures 33.5 inches wide--perfect for the mep003 skid which is 32 inches. I lightened it up some by taking the helping spring packs off and removing a bunch of leaves from the main pack. I cut the ubolts and threaded them down to accept the smaller spring pack. I'm a novice metal worker, but I sure like it. My welds are getting better--I think. I got the brakes to work (parking) by cutting one turnbuckle in half and welding it to the brake handle. It is fully adjustable. Once I get the tie plate done, I'll load up a genset and see how it works.

 

[sgtrisk]

I'll interested in watching the progress. I've an MEP003 also (but only one) that I would like to mount on a "real" generator trailer. Right now it's sitting in the back of one of my M105s. Maybe I'll just pop the box off one of the 105s or something!

 

[dirtyfingernails]

Installed the genset this afternoon. I think it turned out pretty good considering I can't weld. This will sure make moving it around a lot easier. I have the genset center of gravity just forward of the axle center. Like this the tongue weight is pretty light. Waste not, want not.

 

[Bill W]

Very nice!
When I went to Harold Stancils in Ocala to pick up a winch for my 5 ton, he had this old compressor trailer for $100.00, worked for me! ( I added the jack )

 

[dirtyfingernails]

Bill,
I'd seen your trailer before and, quite frankly, that is where I got the idea for mine. Your's looks smaller--which I'd rather have. But, you work with what you got! I wish I had the ASK for mine. Does it make a big difference in noise?
Steve

 

[Bill W]

My first mep 003a did not have the a.s.k. so I can tell you from that one that it makes a HUGE difference in noise reduction

 

[rat4spd]

My first mep 003a did not have the a.s.k. so I can tell you from that one that it makes a HUGE difference in noise reduction

Just taking one of the covers off the side makes a huge difference with the ASK enclosure in sound level.

 

[Deuce_of_Spades]

What does ASK stand for? I amn assuming you are refurring to the side panels. I just won an auction for a mep003a and have a new found interest in everything MEP!

 

[rat4spd]

What does ASK stand for? I amn assuming you are refurring to the side panels. I just won an auction for a mep003a and have a new found interest in everything MEP!

Acoustic suppression kit.

 

[Deuce_of_Spades]

Thanks Rat can I get one sepperate from the Genset?

 

[Deuce_of_Spades]

Where can I get a rattle can of green carc to touch up my Mep003a?

 

[rat4spd]

Thanks Rat can I get one sepperate from the Genset?

I think they rarely pop up, and are pricey. You are better off getting a genset with one on it already.

This is mine on the trailer.