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Recent content by SmokeyJoeJ

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    MEP-007B need a photo of Injector Linkage

    Hey Guys, Does anyone have a operational MEP-007B (100KW) Gen Unit? If you do I would appreciate a picture of the Throttle Linkage to the Govenor and Fuel Pump. I am trying to help some guys peice a couple together and the manuals do not show this very clearly. Hope someone can help out...
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    MEP-003 Voltage fluctuation

    I took your guys advice and cleaned all ground points and pulled all connectors apart and cleaned the terminals. That seemed to work and I am including a video of her running with load. I think I will load her up this weekend for a few hours to confirm no more problems. Thanks all for the...
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    MEP-003 Voltage fluctuation

    Carl, I tried it with and without a load with no difference. I need to check the voltage coming into the board but will say it was working fine and even when I first tried it tonight it was steady and then started jumping around. If I put her down on idle and the Freq. is at or below 55HZ then...
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    MEP-003 Voltage fluctuation

    Boy if it's not one thing it is another! Got the Unit running and thought all was well after loading her up and she purred like a kitten. OK maybe a Lion! Anyway I went out last night and started her up and noticed the voltage was bouncing from 180 to 260V. I read the manual and it says to...
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    Finally got the MEP-003 running !!!

    Well after many setbacks and a lot of help from Speddmon I got her running this week and she is making good power!! I had all my shop lights the shop 5000 btu window AC , the house AC unit and many lights on and she was only at 50%. I then turned on all 3 hot tub motors and that pushed her to...
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    Anyone have a MEP-003 Engine??

    She is soaking!!! I pulled the injectors but left the lines attached just out enough to get the sea foam poured in. Guess I will let her soak for a few days. Has anyone tried turning their eng over by hand using the center bolt on the fan?? Just curious how hard she turns?? Thanks for any...
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    Anyone have a MEP-003 Engine??

    Well I went to Chambersburg yesterday and picked up my MEP-003. As everyone said Matt was great and had her loaded in 5 minutes. My first concern was when I checked the oil and found none on the dipstick :?:. Well after 790 mile round trip I got her home and changed all the fuel and oil filters...
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    The Beast Roars!!!!!!!!!!

    Speddmon, Glad you got it running it sounds like a beast!! I Finally got my EUC approval and will pick up the MEP - 003 on THursday. I have ordered all of the filters from NAPA with no problem except the Fuel Strainer . The Fram #35070 does not come up on NAPA's system. Where did you find the...
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    Letter from Defense Logistics Agency

    Thanks Guys! Makes me feel better. Hopefully I will be making a trip to Chambersburg in the near future to pick up my MEP-003
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    Letter from Defense Logistics Agency

    My EUC status has been "submitted to Battle Creek" since March 25th. I received a letter today from the Defense Logistics Agency In Fort Belvoir Virgina. It says I was assessed to purchase and tells me all of my responsibilities if I were to resale my purchase as well as things I can't do. No...
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    Mep-003's finally at home

    Speddmon, Looks great! I am still waiting on my EUC to clear so I can pick mine up. It went to Battle creek on March 25th so hopefully I will hear something soon. Keep us informed as you get them running. I may be asking you for some tips after I get mine home.
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