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Thanks, Isaac. Are you just saying generally don't do anything stupid or are there other things I should be especially careful of? My family would very much appreciate me not killing myself with this little hobby.

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

If this has been addressed somewhere else, I apologize. But I looked at the Wiki and the grounding threads and couldn't find an answer--or at least an answer that I recognize as a solution. I have an MEP-002 in a utility trailer (non-military--just regular utility trailer). The unit is new to...

Just wanted to bring this full circle and say thanks to those who helped. To bring this to conclusion, I did a preview of the various generators available and ran through the various recommended inspection steps as best I could and ended up bidding and winning an MEP-002 on GL at a local AF...

Interesting. Maybe I'll take pictures of the units I'm interested in so I have a record of some sort. Probably wouldn't be worth a claim if something were missing but at least I'll have a record. Thanks for all the input.

Thanks, Tom. I'll do that as well.

1800 Diesel, thank you very much for providing that guidance. I appreciate you taking the time and I will follow your advice. I'll let you know how it goes.

Bob from Green Mountain Generators said this about common problems: "[W]e understand the common problems: blown voltage regulators ($399), blown bridge rectifiers ($134), damaged/seized injection pumps ($500-$899), seized fuel pumps ($200), damaged throttle cables (esp. on the MEP002A) ($100+)...

Thanks for the input. It's very helpful.

Thanks, 1800 Diesel, for watching my back. My guess is I'm okay because I'm not referring to any specific auction: just asking generally about inspecting/previewing a unit. But, that said, better safe than sorry. Maybe I'll tweak the post a bit.

I'm curious about opinions on whether the manufacturer of an MEP-002A matters? In other words, does it matter if the unit is manufactured by Onan, Libby, or Hollingsworth? I've seen posts where posters have said it doesn't matter because all use the same parts and the units are just assembled...

I plan to preview an MEP-002A in the next few days and am curious what I should be looking for. I recognize there are lots of potential issues but I'm looking for a sense of what someone experienced in buying 002s would look for at a preview. I'll be previewing five or so 002s with hours...