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  1. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Jamawieb good evening, Thanks your answer. Tomorrow I will find the start of the compression stroke! Yes my poor engine was like steam boat!
  2. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello people! Sorry not to write but I was busy! In my last post I wrote that I was adjusting the valve clearance, I did...then this weekend I stared, you can't imagine the smoke! At the start I suppose was like the last time, but no, the smoke did not stop; I waited almost 10 minutes and...
  3. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello, I opened the valve cover and in side was in very good shape, no dirty oil, no nothing! . The valves of Cylinder No 1. (I suppose if i stand in front of cooler is that, as inline engine car's) were ok. No2. the exhaust valve needed adjust, was loose. This weekend I'll start and...
  4. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello there! Chainbraker "Overall, you units looks to be in good shape. By the way, what is the year of Mfg of your unit? Didn't see any pictures or video of the nameplate/placard on side of control box." MFG is 01/83. Soon picture. Perhaps tomorrow open the valve cover (Follow the book)...
  5. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Ok now I understand! Well I think there are several conditios that cause misfire. Let´s go valves first!
  6. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Thanks! -I would not have problems with injectors. Is very difficult to send it by mail. In the worst case I´ll buy a pair. Time is critical...you don´t konw when the things will happen here. Any way I keep in mind your sugestion. Yes valves first. I check the mfg when I arrive this night at...
  7. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Thanks for you replay. I would like to ask what is "miss"?
  8. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    - I am not going to run much without load. Going to work with the valves this weekend and yes I have a copy of the manuals, I´m going to study it!!! Thanks!
  9. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    In deed a lot of smoke! Ok, I'll do the therapy for it, but the load will take a while until I find the materials to connect it to home properly. Thanks you!
  10. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Last week Chainbreaker wrote: "6. Would be a good reference point to know what your outside air temperature is when running the unit. After running for a while are you getting any opening of the cooling shutters? I could not tell from the video and it probably needs to be run for a good...
  11. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Here is the video. https://youtu.be/pTBROTCIsUs
  12. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Thanks for your kinds words! The oil level was ok before the start but after shutoff it, I checked (I waited more than 10 minutes) and it consumed oil. Smell? well...not easy answer a) fabulous raw diesel b) some oil. Color? looks more light blue than white "uncooked " diesel. I hope no...
  13. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Good evening! About the spark. The problem seems to be where the negative cable connect in the starter, is dirt so the is not good contact, if fact when I connect there was not spark, I turned the lights panel on and no light, them I move the cable in the starter and light goes on. Thanks...
  14. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello Mr. DA, Thanks for your prompt answer..Yes I did check the correct position of the batteries. Uff surprise me a lot because was huge! Tomorrow I will tray again,I'll write with the news.
  15. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello, This morning when I was about to start 002a, putted the batteries, connect the first terminal and try the second, a huge spark (very) coming out form last terminal. It was the third time to start the 002a. The only thing different that I did, when I was cleaning the front panel, I...
  16. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello Mr. Chainbreaker, 0. Yes I my fault filmed fast, I apologies. Next video I'll record in those critical areas and start from the beginning. 1. Once warm the engine goes better. Its the second time I started, so I think that needs more time runs. 2. Pressure ok!!! 3. It's came with...
  17. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello DieselAddict, what an honor! I have red a lot of your post, thanks! Yes, Is the second time I started it, after a couple of minutes runs better. I think is some dirty on fuel lines or other places. Not yet, I am waiting for a transfer in order to put load. So far I connected some lights in...
  18. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello, Please take a look to this short video where you can see our 002a and feel free to write any advice you think is valid or not (jeje)! Is very important to me, because I need this 002a working ok...down here no body knows when we need it!!! This is the link...
  19. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello, Today was a cleaning day, we opened, inspect and cleaned. Some pics. After that, we started it with a lot of smoke...once stabilized no smoke 61 to 63 Hz and wonderful sound. Waiting for the transfer, this home is 3 phase 120 volt. The big question is "to neutral or not to neutral!"
  20. Macondo

    My "new" MEP002a in South America.

    Hello! On Saturday 002a started whit out mayor inconveniences; one battery were out of full charge, one of the fuel filters screw was not secure them some fuel spilled. After that the fuel were pressurized, pre heat for 30 seconds and start. Took 10 or 15 seconds to start, blue and white...
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