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  1. Diamondjim11

    Mep 3 starting procedure

    You Guys are great! :-D, I checked the fuel filters and got fuel trough them( although I will need to get gaskets(probably filters as well) Cracked the fitting at the inlet side of the IP and got fuel. Tightened a couple of fittings where they were leaking, let the pump run and tried to start...
  2. Diamondjim11

    Mep 3 starting procedure

    Thanks, I will start with fuel. I know the pumps are working, (at least somewhat) because I get fuel from the first filter. It has a bad gasket and leaks around the base.No white smoke from the exhaust.I did not get fuel from the second filter or the screen when I opened the drain. Do I need to...
  3. Diamondjim11

    Mep 3 starting procedure

    Hey Guys, I just got my MEP 3 and I was trying to get it started. It will turn over, the fuel pumps run but I can't get it tio start. The lines were unhooked when I got it and the tank was a 1/4 full. Any suggestions on what to try/look for? Thanks Jim
  4. Diamondjim11

    Need info on ww2 gen set

    What I was trying to Id was usage, I guess I should have been clearer with my question. I appreciate the help. The engine on this set is a wisconsin. Don't know if that means anything or not. Also wondering if these are common or not. This is the first one I have run across. It runs and makes...
  5. Diamondjim11

    Need info on ww2 gen set

    Hey Guys, I need some help identifying a WW2 gen. It is marked Signal Corp Power Unit PE 108E 600w 115v 60cycle. It has electric start, and will charge the battery while running. It has 2 ac outlets and a plug for some type of radio/ power cord. I think it is a 9 pin. Any help would be...
  6. Diamondjim11

    Light trouble

    I can tell you with the panel lights off,and the headlights on lowbeam the indicator glows dimly. On highbeams it is very bright. Once they are dimmed it is dim but very apparent at night.
  7. Diamondjim11

    Light trouble

    It glows as long as the headlights are on. I believe it will stay on when the panel lamps are lit also. It just didn't seem right to be on all the time.
  8. Diamondjim11

    Light trouble

    Hey, Guys, I just changed the headlight on my 5 ton, and I didn't notice before but now when the headlights are on high beam I have the red indicator light. When I dim them the red light does not go out but glows very dimly. Is this normal? I didn't notice it before. And if not what is going...
  9. Diamondjim11

    5 ton part needed

    Hey guys I am looking for the exhaust pipe that goes thru the pass side fender on a M52A2 (5ton tractor w/ multifuel and turbo) mine is shot and I need to replace it or repair it. It has a hole about 2x7 thru the bends under the fender.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks:-) Jim
  10. Diamondjim11

    Need help with bumper numbers

    bumper numbers pics added Ok here are the best pics I can get. Hope this is some help. Jim
  11. Diamondjim11

    Need help with bumper numbers

    Here are the numbers after a closer look and some cleaning 138 CCMS or OCMS 32 or 82 thanks Jim
  12. Diamondjim11

    2009 vin info thread

    Vin Info Carnac, Thanks for the fast response, and please forgive my lack of knowledge:oops:. I was wondering what is the unit ident code and is there a way to break it down or research it? Thanks again JIm
  13. Diamondjim11

    Pics of my 5 ton with the trailer

    Yes, I am familiar with Gillespie, I used it on my Halftrack, WC52, and GPW. I never asked if they had anything for the later stuff as I was always painting WW2 vehicles. Isn't the Viet Nam stuff sort of a semi gloss? Thanks again for the help. Jim
  14. Diamondjim11

    Need help with bumper numbers

    Will try to post pics sun am, but the numbers are VERY light. Thanks for the help so far. JIm
  15. Diamondjim11

    Need help with bumper numbers

    Need help with bumper numbers.. New info.. Does anyone recognize these bumper numbers ? pass side DCNG TPCM drivers side 13 C(?)CM_ 12 Thanks Jim Closer look and some cleaning revealed these numbers drivers side 138 CCMS or (OCMS) 32 or 82 Thanks again Jim
  16. Diamondjim11

    Pics of my 5 ton with the trailer

    5 Ton with trailer Thanks Guys, does anyone sell the24087 od green paint? I am looking to repaint the truck, and would like to put her back in the orginal color. I have not sanded on the hood yet so when I start I will look for those numbers, The 5E9178 came off the data plate with the vin...
  17. Diamondjim11

    2009 vin info thread

    Vin info Mr Carnac, If you can help me with this it would be a big help. VIN 952412688 next number down on plate 5E9178 1968 Kaiser Jeep 5 Ton tractor bought from Coleman Surplus Pa. rebuild at LEAD 10/86 bumber numbers(what is left) pass side DCNG TPCM drivers side 13 C(?) CM_ 12 That is...
  18. Diamondjim11

    Pics of my 5 ton with the trailer

    Just figured I would post a photo or two of the tractor with the trailer for hauling my M3A1 halftrack. It still needs some TLC but it is coming along nicely. If someone can help me with this trucks history/background I will post what I have... 1968 Kaiser-Jeep VIN 952412688 (on Data plate)...
  19. Diamondjim11

    Redline needed

    M-52 Westfolk, I was going by what I was told when I bought this truck. Perhaps that is not the correct set of suffix numbers. It is a 68 kaiser 5 ton tractor with a multifuel engine, that was overhauled at lead. in 1986. If I am incorrect in my description, please forgive my mistake and mark...
  20. Diamondjim11

    Redline needed

    Hey Guys, I am working on getting my M52A1 multifuel ready to use and I noticed there is no redline marked on the tach. I was wondering what it should be. When I brought it home I was running around 2100-2200 but didn't want to push it. Since I did not know what the redline was. Can someone give...
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