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    Starting a MEP003a

    You have a great point about loading the bendix. Spinning it on a test bench isnt going to show much more than I know now. I could stretch out the starter gear...measure to the mounting flange and compare that to the distance from the bellhousing to the flywheel. Then.. maybe dig into the gear...
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    Starting a MEP003a

    Thanks for the replies. Starter is now removed. Nothing obviously wrong. Flywheel teeth still intact. Starter sticker indicates the its a "type II." My generator was made in 86. From what Ive read the type I was replaced by the more efficient type II in 1990. The type II supposedly will work on...
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    Starting a MEP003a

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    Starting a MEP003a

    I recently picked up a MEP003a that appears to be in decent shape and plan to put it back into service for some limited 3 phase home shop power as well as emergency back up. I am not new to diesel power or generators but this is my first MEP. It seems to run well (after a bit of the usual cold...
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