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Thanks for your reply. I have a MEP -003a old gen. This gen has been setting in a field for, I would guess, 10 years, at least. Not covered or protected . If and when I get the engine to run, I suspect, there will be many problems with the generator, wiring, gauges etc. When you are checking...
Thank you for your help. You guys are truly masters , and I do appreciate very much all of the sage advice you guys are passing along to me, and your patience, as I fumble along.
Did I read in a post that there is a more in-depth manual for the 003, other than the ( MEP-003A Operator and...
Thanks for the advice. I am starting at the fuel tank and working my way to the injecters. How do you clean the strainers, they seem to be made of plastic and I don’t want to damage them. So use gas or carburetor cleaner, or just wash in diesel? Thanks again Sturgis7754
Thanks for your reply. I had planned on using red-Kote to line the tank, but going to manufactures web site it states that “ diesel tanks must be sand blasted”, to remove paraffin wax. I don’t see how that is possible. Could I possibly boil the tank and remove wax and alge? Does the Cassell...
Upon further inspection machine shows 7782 hours. From what I have gathered 10000 hours usually means time for rebuild, so I think I have a few hours before that time arrives. What you guys think?
Thanks for your info. I have fuel tank in electrolysis now, then going to use red kote to line it. The fuel shut off selenoid will move up with a screw driver on the plunger, so not certain if it works or not. I will be sure to check on that plunger. When I do pull the injector pump down...
Thank you for your reply. No experience on generators, but, I down loaded the manual and had read about the start up process, did seem strange to me, because a couple of videos that I have run across, the people just released the switch when it fired. I am just hoping I don’t die of old age...
Thank you for your reply, I am working on fuel tank and filters, just wanted to get ideas about start up so I would have things ready when I get to start. Thanks Sturgis7754
Thank you for your reply rickf. I have no idea how many hours are on this machine. The date on the machines plate is 86. I am trying to find and buy the spin on adapter, I have seen on this SS sight, so far no luck. I would definitely drain the oil and put on new filter. How long a period...
Working on fuel tank, next pumps and filters, then the batteries will be coming. It will be awhile before I turn her over, thanks to you guys. I am getting good info to work from. Thanks Sturgis7754
Thank you for responding. The article about the ATF, said ATF has good rust dissolvers in it and good cleaning agents. I would think one might use a quart mixed in regular oil maybe, just a few minutes. I am going to follow your instructions, I believe that may be best. Thanks again for...
I am looking for ideas for the first start up of O03. Don’t know any history other than been setting in a farm field and had vines and the like grow all over it . I read on here that one member filled one with ATF, and another used John Deere break In oil. Anything in particular I should...