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Here's the link to the compression gage adapter that Jim C was thinking about. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?83566-Compression-Testing-on-MEP-002A-003A it gives some dimensions if you can machine or fab-up an adapter. I think any store bought Compression gage will hava a schrader...

If you want to keep the dual 12v setup and factory hold downs on an MEP-002A you can use a pair of 51R batteries (used in Honda) They are just a tad shorter than a 2HN but barely 1/2" difference. I was recently told by a SS newbie that Sam's Club has them for <$60 each. I personally have had...

Bill, I've been away from this thread for a while so maybe I missed it, but have you verified the linkag and solenoid next to the IP is moving freely and not binding up? Also, have you tried starting it with the throttle pushed in rather than at operating speed? One of my units does a similar...

Next time you're working on it see if you can increase engine speed by pushing the linkage going to you IP with your finger. Have a similar situation where I can't achieve both the rated min and max speeds. I think it's something with the cable. My adjustment is all the way out and I get a min...

You really don't even need to pull the cover off to see what's going on in there, just flip up the cover above the injection pump and you can see everything pretty well. I took another look at mine last night and am starting to wonder if a new spring would help rather than shortening the cable...

$690 for a flex pipe?:shock: maybe he was quoting an 1 1/4" flexible explosion proof electrical conduit connector.... to a government agency.... for use on the space station?? I wonder if it was the same guy who recently quoted me $680 for a frequency transducer:?:...

Steve, for $43 the 10" flex pipe with NPT ends is a no-brainer. Much easier to work with , no welding and no adapters to figure out. The longer flex section the better, ones shorter than 8" are hardly "flexible" at all. I can't wait to see some pictures, I'm still deciding what my dual MEP-002A...

Steve, I think your actual EGT could easily reach well in excess of 600F under a heavy load, however this does not mean that the outer exhaust pipe will reach the same temperature because it will dissapate a substantial amount of heat before the flex pipe. Also, looking at the spec sheet I don't...

dlsacco, you're very welcome, I'm happy to share my similar situation. So my cable has a clevice swaged onto the end of the cable itself, so in order to gain more adjustment I might cut the cable off, drill and tap the existing clevice for a 10/32 and install the cable adapter I made yesterday...

I was just out in the shop ( its slow at work today ) :grd:making up one of the cable adapters and I went to GMG to see if I could find the diameter of the cable ( .063" ) and I noticed 2 pictures of their kit. Apparently its the 10/32 bolt along with a yoke/pin type clevice to attach to the...

Yup, you're seeing the same thing I see on my unit. My cable appears to be almost maxed out right now. I can get 1800 RPM but not much more. I also have a fixed end on my cable and the adjustment nuts on the end of the cable are all the way out. I saw that Green Mountian sells a universal...

Hi Perry, Yes there is low DC voltage going to the Hz gage but I'm not sure exactly what it should be. I know William Delk told you 5v but I thought it was more like 2-3v. I have an intermittently bad transducer and a good gage sitting here on my desk at work and when its working correctly I'm...

When you move the spring lower you will notice that your max speed can be affected because you have changed the length of the lever arm acting on the governor. You need to look towards the other end of that spring and you will notice a small screw that comes through from the front fan cover. If...

If you want a permanantly installed gage solution, Myself, Storman, CDR and a bunch others have used the $19 digital panel mount Hz/Volt gages from flea-bay with good results. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?114272-Percent-rated-current-gauge they will do 40-70 Hz and I think up to...

The linkage rod is correct. Its 2 spring loaded halves that will move in and out if you push on it with your finger. After setting the min and max engine speeds did you adjust the droop setting? If the machine is not holding frequency when you add a load to it, the droop setting is probably out...

Welcome to S.S! Like the other guys said, check the TM for the governor adjustment procedure. Perform the Low speed, high speed and droop adjustments. One of mine was doing the same thing and it turned out to be the droop adjustment (spring/star wheel) was set too high. By high I mean the spring...

John, Welcome to the forum, glad you decided to join. These guys are a wealth of knowledge, you will find anything you need to know about your MEP-002A on here. Ray.

Got it, thanks Munchies, and everyone else. Gonna go review JimC's refurb thread again...and get jealous of his machine....again....:drool:

Thanks for the tips guys. I worked on it last night and I'm on the right path. I can easily correct the droop by moving the linkage manually, so the motor is ok. My spring was almost at the top of its travel, just below the star wheel. I lowered it to 1/2 way and the droop is better, but then I...

I would think dropping to 58Hz at 100%+ load would still be acceptable. You might be able to adjust it a little better, but I don't think you need to worry about it too much. An electric dryer is a very heavy load for an 002. I think you'll see your breaker start tripping if you go much higher...