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    MEP 003 frequency meter

    Hook the new digital gauge directly to the existing volt meter in your panel and it will read whichever voltage you select with the volts/current selector switch and will always read the HZ too.
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    MEP-002 Cranks but won't Start

    It cannot be off a full revolution and still be running. Probably one injector not working or one cylinder with low compression due to bad ring, broken piston, or valves either out of adjustment or broken/bent.
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    MEP 003A Generator Engine

    In my Onan Master manual, the DJC is listed as only 120 cubic inches displacement. The MEP003a engine is 140 cu.in. I used the RDJF and MDJF, which are each 140 Cu. In. engines for my estimate of power available.
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    MEP 003A Generator Engine

    The civilian version of the 003 engine is rated at about 32hp at 1800rpm. Just need the adjust the stop screw on the pump lever to allow more fuel delivery.
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    MEP-002 - PC (Timing mark) Why can't I see mine?

    I realize this is a little late to reply, but for the next guy with this problem, the crank may be one revolution off and still be on the PC mark. You may have to remove the pump and turn the crank forward one complete revolution and reinstall the pump. Remember the engine turns two...
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    mep-018a magneto.

    Matt, if it is a Fairbanks mag, I may have the parts for you. I have one off an engine that broke the camshaft. I think the parts inside the mag are OK. PM me your email. I will try to remember to check on it tomorrow. BTW, I have had a few problems with the mag not firing on these engines...
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    Starter recommendations?

    Class 8.8 metric bolts are roughly the equivlent of American Grade 5 bolts(120,000 psi heat treated carbon steel) Grade 8 (heat treated alloy steel) are 150,000 psi, socket heads are 160.000 psi and grade L9 bolts are 180,000 psi. Any of these heat treated bolts are much stronger than the...
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    Making my own engine oil.......

    It is the IP seal. I would replace the seal in the one you are installing, also.
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    MEP-005A Fuel in Engine Oil

    Wet stacking symtoms are pretty much described in the name. Unburned fuel enters the exhaust pipe/muffler and you will get a black ooz leaking from joints and possible dripping from the exhaust system. It takes some time running at light or no load to cause the symptoms. Loading it up and...
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    MEP-016B with SX460 Voltage Regulator

    Oil Filter should be a Baldwin B56
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    002A Ran for 1/2 hour (exersise) today then won't start???

    Give the starter a whack with a hammer. When the brushes get too worn to make good contact on the armature commutator, the pull-in winding of the starter solenoid will not get its ground and the solenoid will pull maybe 10 amps as the hold-in winding still gets its ground to the solenoid case...
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    mep-003 volt meter

    I have had several frequency meters that were bad and bought digital frequency meters on ebay to replace them. Had a local shop cut some adaptor plates with a laser for mounting the rectangular digital meters where the round meters were. Works nice. This is especially nice for the frequency...
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    Indiana 6000 hour MEP003A

    The Military specifies a Tier Two Reset (rebuild to zero time equivalent) on those units at 4000 hrs.
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    MEP-016B with SX460 Voltage Regulator

    Same experience here. Mine did not work when I first hooled it up. Reversed the field wires and it works perfect. Seems to be polarity sensitive. Much more stable than the original regulator.
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    MEP-005A Fuel in Engine Oil

    Had the same problem on one of mine. Just pull the pump and replace the seal. That is the problem 99 and 44/100% of the time. Good luck. Same pump that John Deere used for years and was also used on the early GM 5.7L and 6.2L diesels. Easy to rebuild.
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