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  1. Denvercaitland

    Mep 803a hydro locked

    Was able to get all 4 injectors off. Turns freely now. #3 spewed out gook out of injector port. Was able to suck all liquid from #3 and smaller amounts from the other 3 cylinder. It was definitely oil in the cylinder not fuel ( clean oil - kind of) When I got the set the whole air...
  2. Denvercaitland

    Mep 803a hydro locked

  3. Denvercaitland

    Mep 803a hydro locked

    K, looked into it a bit further, all valve move up and down fine. No bent push rod . was able to remove 2 injectors so far, inserted long qtip. Black sludge on injectors and on top of piston. I assume next step if lifting the head. Will look for a TM. If anyone has tips or advice for...
  4. Denvercaitland

    Mep 803a hydro locked

    In process of getting 803 running ( never fired up this far). A bit of history; got this set on Canadian version of gov surplus. No history, no indication of conditions at time of purchase. Set has 1810hrs and from different marking on various parts looks like it was serviced then parked...
  5. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Thanks Guyfang, Good point. Did not consider. I can fix the "box" itself as their is no damage anywhere else , the only part I'll need to fab is the door on the starter side of the engine ( missing at the time I got the gen set) . The main damage is to the shroud aft of the radiator...
  6. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Hoping to get it started soonest :). Went through most topics on forum and TMs. All filters changed, new fluids, fuse mod done , fuel tank cleaned From marking on various parts looks like service done at 1810hrs. And then was hit by , I assume , a truck with a high bumper. Looks like...
  7. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    K I have full power to panel ,etc. Thanks for the reply
  8. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Evening, slowly working at getting the 803 running. Read TM and post. I understand CR1 play a role but not sure exactly what. Just noticed that CR1 was replaced at one point by a Tech. And notes he made.
  9. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Not quite South Park. :). As explained to me by “daybreak” the canadianized nomination is likely associated to the addition of the article heather option
  10. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Thanks Guyfang, will follow the step as you suggest.
  11. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Much appreciated guys, just curious would/should the mep start and ru with this wire cut off?
  12. Denvercaitland

    Overspeed sensor ? MEP 803

    Finally getting around to work on getting generator started ( Canadian DND set). Notice the wire was cut. Read most of the threads and TM .but cant quite figure out what the sensor is for, any input would be appreciated.
  13. Denvercaitland

    Canadian military version of mep-803a

    Thanks I also noted that the "quad " modification has not been done but from what I read on the forum it's pretty straightforward Larry
  14. Denvercaitland

    Canadian military version of mep-803a

    Hi, new to the forum and I have read as much as I can from all the info on the forum. The TM and various thread have given me very good background on the 803. I have recently acquired a surplus military 803. Was told that it was in working condition before being declared surplus...
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