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  1. joshgar8

    MEP-004A parts, and problems

    I just got the engine running. I checked all the wiring connections at the voltage regulator and exciter. They was not ever screwed down, just somewhat plugged in. After getting all those tight it fired right up. I still have no lights on the fault light board when oil pressure is low or when...
  2. joshgar8

    MEP-004A parts, and problems

    Hey guys, I picked up my generator set friday on the way to work. Over the weekend I was going to attempt to track the high voltage problem down via the info you all supplied and the TM. I have came to yet another road block. I am not sure what HERTZ did to it, since he wont answer my calls...
  3. joshgar8

    MEP-004A parts, and problems

    Thanks for all the advice, I am going to pick it up on the way to work tomorrow evening. I will take a look at the things you guys mentioned and post an update of my findings. I hope its something simple. Thanks, Josh
  4. joshgar8

    MEP-004A parts, and problems

    Brian, Thanks for your help. The rheostat that was fried we took down to randolph and rice in nashville and they compared the mfg to the part number on the oem part and came up with the replacement. All the part numbers are correct along with the overall apperience. I am only assuming it is...
  5. joshgar8

    MEP-004A parts, and problems

    Hey guys, Where would be a good place to find parts for the MEP-004A. I have one that is having problems with high voltage. I have tested the components within the voltage regulator and cannot find any faults. I do not mind replacing the voltage regulator if need be however the cheapest I have...
  6. joshgar8

    Steel Soldiers, users age

    im 25..... Half way to fifty :) not that I would call that old or anything .....
  7. joshgar8

    deuce under dash power source

    No smoking here, not in my deuce or any other vehicle I own. Im not into me or my truck smelling like an ashtray :) It was the most common way to power things to keep from having a spaghetti mess of wires..... thanks for all the info guys, when it stops raining im going to try to get it all...
  8. joshgar8

    deuce under dash power source

    Thanks for the info, I thought about comming from the battery, but other than the fuse, I had no easy way of on and off incase of a short between the battery and the fuse. The relay idea will solve both problems. thanks very much, josh
  9. joshgar8

    deuce under dash power source

    Hey guys, I have installed a cig. lighter plug in a piece of aluminum angle under the dash of my truck. I also incuded three switches for use later on if I decide I need any accessories. I need to find a good power source to pull 24v from with a higher amp rating, because I plan on using my MRE...
  10. joshgar8

    What all MEP models do members have?

    MEP-004A. Came from GL (redstone) Has 41hrs, currently in the shop for voltage regulation problems. Its putting out to many volts at 60HZ on every setting. It averages between 30-50 volts higher than the advertised output. No response from the new voltage adjustment reistat.
  11. joshgar8

    Check for loose bolts!!!

    Torque stripe is a great idea. I work in aviation and all our mechanic set nuts are to be torque striped, even inside a fuel tank with special ink. I have all mine striped including all the lug nuts.
  12. joshgar8

    rewiring MEP004 for single phase

    Panzerjunky, I am in the same boat with many other guys needing the info you are trying to get. If you could get a detailed step by step to convert to 120v-240v single phase, that would be great. My generator is currently at a major gen shop right now getting some things worked out on the...
  13. joshgar8

    Air compressor regulator noise

    Thanks for the replies guys. It has always clicked at certain times, very random though. Now it is very very uniform, atleast every two seconds somwhat in rythm. My secondary tank didn't have anything come out when I blead the tanks, but the primarary tank seemed to be frozen. I try to drain the...
  14. joshgar8

    Air compressor regulator noise

    Hey guys, I was just curious about the clicking the air pressure governer is making on my m35. I did a search on the site and came up with some clicking is normal and some is not normal. I started my truck up today and drove it about 15 miles. From the time it got up to pressure (100 psi) it had...
  15. joshgar8

    silicon dust boots

    '- Teds Trucks N Stuff Store - Military vehicles and parts, milirary surplus items' This is where I got all the stuff to rebuild the left front on mine a few weeks ago. While you are that far into it you should go ahead and replace all seals and boot clamps. The clamps they sell are built...
  16. joshgar8

    Brake Light Switch Part Number?

    I am in the same boat....I did all the searching the post for the answer and came up with nothing. I am glad you asked, I was worried about all the "seach the old post" responses. Those dont help me with my bad brake light switch :cry: I hope we can find the answer. I heard Napa sold the switch...
  17. joshgar8

    Deuce number and paint questions

    Use the service that CARNAC offers, just put the numbers off your data plate on his post 2009 VIN info and he will get you all the info you need. Dont forget the donation to the site though. I just ordered some paint from Rapco. I went with the 383 green. I havent used the paint yet, it just...
  18. joshgar8

    T-case question

    I just had to do some work on my transfer case. I was having problems with it staying in high. The problem was that the adjustment on the shaft inside the gear box wasn't set right. The set screw on the adjustment was safety wired in the inncorrect location not allowing the spring detent to...
  19. joshgar8

    Huey flight time

    Thanks for your story and most important, thanks for your service. Words cant describe the respect that ALL service men and women deserve. I was not in the service myself, but I have all respect for the ones that are past present and future. As far as the huey, thats a sound you never...
  20. joshgar8

    .50 cal paint

    I have four active M2 ground guns and one active M3 aircraft gun along with several .30's. If you are wanting them to look like origonal WWII stuff they are going to have a green brown tint, but it you was a present type park color they are going to be a off black. I actually had all my guns...
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