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    MEP-002A Cranks but won't start

    Although it's a little late now , but did you ever get to try bleeding the injectors by cracking the injector lines and cranking the engine? This would have also answered Guy's question above as well. Still no harm if you already pulled and sent the injectors since 9/10 times they at least need...
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    MEP-002A Cranks but won't start

    Sure, not problem. Send me a PM and I will give you my address to ship them to. I will check them out.
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    803a not warming up

    Something still doesn't seem right. I can't believe the engine isn't producing enough BTU's to maintain combustion?? There's gotta be something else wrong. Once running the coolant temp shouldn't drop too much if the thermostat is working, and the machine should not smoke and shut down just...
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    Mep806b challenges

    Holy Guacamole! $6ea. I would never have guessed... 5 years ago we closed up one of the manufacturing plants where I work and they let employees take ANYTHING that wasn't considered part of the building! I got an unbelieveable amount of stuff, everything from machine shop equipment, inspection /...
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    Leak: Thoughts before degreasing and diagnose

    To get the crimp ends off just slit it down the side with a Dremel and cut-off wheel. Replace the line with 1/4" fuel / transmission cooler line and either use squeeze type clamps or regular hose clamps.
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    Ambac M-50 Rebuild w/ pics (MEP-003A)

    Ah, you guys were typing faster than me! You got 2 replies in before I could type 1. Sounds like your check balls are not working correctly as well as clogged strainer. Clean everything up and reassemble and test, you should be fine. I have never seen a video, but they are so simple to take...
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    Ambac M-50 Rebuild w/ pics (MEP-003A)

    I wouldn't worry about buying parts for the original pump. If you disassemble it and clean everything including the 2 check balls, plunger and strainer, etc. and it still doesn't work there is nothing else you can "replace". At that point your best bet is just purchase either an Airtex 24V pump...
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    MEP-016B no start help please

    I usually put about a pint of ATF and 1/2 pint of 2 stroke per 5gl. Plus the strongest recommended dose of diesel additive.
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    Advice needed - new guy with MEP004A

    I see no reason Not to remove the excess wire to neaten it up.
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    MEP-016B no start help please

    Excellent work! for fuel treatment you can really use just about anything available locally. Lots of guys also use PRI-D which is for me is a mail order item. Diesel 911 , Power Service Diesel supplement and Howes Diesel Treatment are all usually stocked locally as well as a hand full of other...
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    MEP-802a preheat testing

    It's not a problem to ask for help, we're all here to assist anyone we can. It sounds like maybe it's just a matter of becoming familiar with how the forum works. Every machine / model is different, so you have to keep an eye on the title of the post you are replying to to know which series...
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    MEP-016B no start help please

    It comes apart all the way down to individual components. There is no info in the TM because it is a throw away part, but I had found it on you tube back when I needed it. Pay very close attention to the markings to align when you reassemble. Search Bosch PFR injection pump for detailed...
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    MEP-802a preheat testing

    Ok, so what am I missing here??? You are looking at a thread about an MEP-802 preheater test and then picking at Guy's response, saying that the referenced 802 TM isn't listed in the MEP-016 TM section??? Of course it's not, but luckily it's right where it should be!
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    002a/003a flywheel bolt pattern

    Don't know of a document for what you need, but I do have a flywheel on the shelf. Worst case I could measure it for you and give you the dimensions.
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    Should I buy this MEP 803A

    Agreed. If the price is right and you can work on it yourself, go for it. You essentially have a new engine and there is a single $10 moving part ( end bearing ) in the gen head itself. Other than that it's all electronics and pretty easily trouble shot and repaired. Worst possible case you need...
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    003A running issue

    Small correction above, when you switch to Aux. you are turning on the Aux pump ( unless the tank is nearly full ) the Aux. pump, if not hooked to a fuel source will run very FAST because it's just sucking air. Now, back to the original problem with it lacking power, does the problem seem worse...
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    MEP-802A Connecting Rod small end bushing

    looking good! There's nothing quite like engine parts, fresh from the machine shop! A quick word of caution, if you haven't already done so.... I would suggest taking that oil pressure relief tube apart and cleaning it and make sure it is working correctly. If that thing is stuck closed you will...
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    802A, need help identifying parts to address a couple of leaks

    The shims under the metering pumps are used to set the timing of the pumps as well as seal the pump to the block. Typically you will find a shim pack of 2 or 3 ( black or green ) plastic shins under each pump, ranging in thickness from .003" to .010" each. If there are no shims at all, that...
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    002a/003a bell housing and flywheel dimensions

    Not sure if this helps at all, but I did a project with the engine from an 002 a couple years ago and I believe the bellhousing on the 002 / 003 was an SAE #3 The attached dimensions might help you a little. https://www.sbmar.com/articles/understanding-bellhousing-and-flywheel-measurements/
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    MEP-002A will not crank...Need some help!

    Yup, keep in mind static battery voltage means virtually nothing at all. The only real test for a battery is a load test. Old batteries will often hold a surface charge that makes them appear good, but the slightest load and that surface charge becomes nearly ZERO, but then immediately returns...
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