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    MEP-804A Diode Ring Destroyed

    Generators are used for typically hotel stuffs such as lights and air conditioning. There are also a few pumps. Our sets are large because they also provide power for the winches. Our boats have 75 horsepower electric winches and up to 100 horsepower hydraulic winches.
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    MEP-804A Diode Ring Destroyed

    I'm not a military guy, I just have a CUCV. I do operate a fleet of tug boats with 99-150KW generator sets. I have non-specific experience. The rectifier rings should easily tolerate 1800 and 3600 rpm conditions. What rpm do these MEP sets operate at? I've been assuming 1800 like most commercial...
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    Piston pin bearing replacement

    The oil ring mistake most make is that the ends of the expander spring must butt. They must not overlap. The gap location is unimportant.
  4. 8

    Let's talk about HMMWV paint

    If you buy Benjamin Moore paint, ask them to cross "US Government" for the brand. You can use the FS numbers from there. Perfect match. Other manufacturers may be the same. The door is 1986 CARC, the fender is Aura.
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    Piston pin bearing replacement

    I just assembled my 6.5 with the Lucas assembly lube. I don't mind the stickiness but every time I walk in the garage that dang bottle is on its side, leaking. I always used the Lubriplate stuff from work because I end up with cases of it after an overhaul but we've been buying mostly new...
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    Piston pin bearing replacement

    What is the cylinder wall coated with?
  7. 8

    M1008 wheels

    Dodge maintained the correct bolt pattern the latest. I have Dodge 17" steels on my truck. 2003-2013 8 lugs are correct for the Dana 60 axle.
  8. 8

    Hydraulic head fuel leak

    These guys sell OEM parts for all major pump manufacturers. I would start with them. https://www.diamonddiesel.com/
  9. 8

    MEP-804A Diode Ring Destroyed

    I run Marathon generators in my fleet. I have 8 that were removed from service at 35000 hours and 14 others currently in service with hours ringing from 3,000-30,000. I have never had a rectifier failure of any type. I did have a stator failure. With that said, Marathon generators are...
  10. 8

    M1008 Wire nest

    What I need is the entire back piece of the dash, the white/light blue-green part. Mine is crumbling. I wouldn't mind having the other bits, I would like a speedo to tinker with as I have some thoughts on how to fix the bouncing needle.
  11. 8

    M1008 Wire nest

    You have me interested. The circled area has broken off of mine. I have a new pointer assembly but the track is missing.
  12. 8

    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    All of our shops are closing. They are too expensive to operate..I believe you have the same problem. The things you know about USA are quickly changing. Just keep that in mind. Otherwise, to avoid special tools you only need a band saw. Get pre-formed bends and cut them up to get the angles...
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    Rebuilding after 15 years of storage

    K30 and CUCV except M1009 chassis, exhaust are the same. Stainless steel exhaust parts aren't exactly on the shelf here in USA either. Nearly every needs to be custom made. Out here on the USA west coast the custom shops are inundated with vintage Ferrari restorations so it's difficult to get...
  14. 8

    M1009 Starter Sparks

    Your new starter is a 28MT. That should be a nice upgrade over the old one.
  15. 8

    M1010 will not start.....

    If it has sat for an extended period of time and the fuel pump is older, a bad throttle shaft seal will allow the fuel injection pump to drain back into the tank. You'll need to go through the priming process as if you put a new injection pump on to get everything going. A new lift pump can mask...
  16. 8

    IP Question

    150k miles at least. The throttle shaft seals go bad which makes for hard starting.
  17. 8

    M1009 air intake cleaner

    A crossover pipe in the dual exhaust would be the next step. I was about to do that until my head gasket let go and now I'm going to cross over in a turbo.
  18. 8

    Battery and electric questions.

    The ONLY problem with the stock resistor system is that a bad glow plug causes the others to burn out as well. This is really minor as most replace their glow plugs as a set anyways.
  19. 8

    Battery and electric questions.

    Good batteries should hold 12.6 volts, even after a long period of time. If the battery dropped to 11.9 volts and you don't have a parasitic draw (these trucks don't in stock trim), then your battery is bad. Typical life expectancy for a lead acid battery is about 7 years. If you live in a hot...
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    M1008 Wire nest

    What is the condition of the cluster? My gear position indicator portion of my cluster crumbled and I am looking to replace it. I have a NOS pointer and cable assembly but nothing to attach it to. I want my wife to be able to drive the truck and counting the clicks doesn't work for her
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