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I missed last year but I'm definitely going this year.

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I have Interstate 6TLs in both my deuces and they were original from when I recovered the trucks. All four are old and work fine. One secret is to make certain that you keep them topped off. I also use my trucks regularly and I think exercising the batteries is better than letting them sit...

Have these been activated? If not, they will store for a while. All my 6TLs in my deuces are working fine, but they are getting old. If they haven't been activated, I might be interested in driving over.

I don't put anything in the fuel. I keep the tank only half full and have been changing it out for fresh fuel approximately every six months. I keep my M35A2 and A3 tanks full, as well as my two JD tractors, so I have plenty of reserve if needed. I've never had any problems with diesel going...

Autozone had the Fram filters for my MEP-003A in stock, both fuel and oil.

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC came by very early in the morning and told me they had an emergency and that my power was going to be cut off all day. I work out of my home a lot of the time and need reliable power for phone, computer and internet. I fired up the MEP-003A, threw the transfer switch and...

I lost 5th gear right after my recovery. The Spicer transmission is very tough, but 40+ years of abuse by GIs will take it's toll. Treat the transmission good by using the proper lubricant and proper slow shifting and it will be very reliable.

I would highly recommend that you do not install the M66 until you have a cab plate installed. I have a cab plate installed and my cab still flexes a lot on rough ground or bumps. Second recommendation is to have help when you install it. I did my installation solo and it was rough going.

If anyone is interested in convoying to the rally, let me know. I'll be leaving from Hiawassee, not sure of date yet.

My A3 used to do it until I greased everything. I couldn't tell what was popping, but greasing everything with a zerk stopped it. My A2 has never popped.

Any progress?

Never had any problems out of mine.

When they talk about phases, they are talking about 208 VAC 3-phase.

I wouldn't bother disconnecting the wiring. I would go ahead and replace the starter and try to start the engine. A good starter should have no problems starting the engine. I know you said you read the TMs so you probably already know that you need to keep holding the starter switch in the...

The TM for the MEP-003A doesn't mention that you shouldn't idle the genset, but I believe the MEP-002A manual does. However, idleing the MEP-003A will definitely damage the VR.

You can also find ground rods from any electrical supply house, but many of these are copper coated steel. My GI ground rods that came with my MEP-003A are solid copper or bronze, but I don't know if all of the GI rods are solid copper.

Nice looking trailer. Use the serial number. Some states require that a LEO inspect and confirm the S/N.

Ditto on Erik's. I've bought a lot of things from Erik and received great service. I recently received a faulty headlamp and he immediately forwarded a replacement. He also seems to get parts that others don't have. Highly recommended.

Both are very good gensets for the money. I have an MEP-003A and it easily handles my entire house including HVAC, ovens, lights, etc. I also use the 3-phase 208 VAC for 3-phase power tools. If you don't need the 10 KW get the MEP-002a and burn less fuel.