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Just because the parking brake appears to be working fine, doesn't mean there isn't a broken spring causing the parking brake to hang up while backing up. I would recommend checking out the parking brake before you go any further. It is relatively easy to check out the parking brake. if it is...

Well, I now have more information. I started the genset today and again zero output. I manually flashed and again no output. I flashed it five more times and got output, but high voltage. The lowest I can adjust the voltage now is 136 - 138 / 272 - 276 VAC. The voltage continuously...

I would bring the brakes back to stock. Much less work and expense and the surge brakes work quite well. Brake lines from NAPA are cheap.

I'll try manually flashing the genset tomorrow morning and see what happens. One interesting fact, which I didn't mention, is that everytime I have started it in the past the gauges showed zero output for about 5 seconds and then the output started. I don't know if this is normal or not or was...

A friend came by today and wanted to see my MEP-003A run as he is considering buying one himself. It was approximately 19 deg F outside and he was also concerned about starting one in the cold weather. After pre-heating the glow plugs, the genset fired right up, no problems starting in the...

Using a chain through the lift is absolutely the way to go. There is minimal chance of damage to the genset and truck or trailer. And don't forget to tie it down securely. That's a lot of weight if it gets loose.

This sounds like you might be better off with the entire slave cable. You could then slave between your MEP026C, either of your ORD/28s, and/or your 24 VDC battery pack. You would need to buy a slave cable receptacle for a few dollars and wire it permanently to the 24 VDC battery pack. I'm...

You can also get the whole slave cable. They are fairly plentiful and you can also find them on E-bay. What are you using for a power source? If you have an MV, you can plug the slave cable directly in and you are in business.

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! There is a lot of good information here that will help you when you get your first MV.

You may want to check out pin and sleeve connectors made by SCAME. I purchased a 100-amp pin and sleeve connector assembly from elecDirect.com for a really good price. Their phone number is 800-701-0975. SCM4100C12W IP67 Connector 100A 125/250VAC 3P 4W Watertight SCM4100B12W IP67...

There are a lot of Yanmar tractor dealers around. I would try contacting a Yanmar tractor dealer.

Very nice installation! It looks like you did a very good job on your genset installation. Congratulations on getting a good genset.

When looking in the Air Force Tech Manual it specifically states that either straight viscosity or multi-viscosity oil can be used. For my ambient temperatures on the chart, the 14W-40 is the one indicated. I should mention that this chart includes a very wide range of single viscosities and...

MIL-L-8383 oil is specified for use in the Wisconsin Robin Model 30D36R 3 KW diesel GenSet. This oil is primarily used for APUs in military aircraft that are non-turbine type. I'm looking for a civilian equivalent. I found one document that states that the military phased out MIL-L-8383 in the...

You need to bleed them empty at the end of each day of use. If you have never drained the tanks, they are likely full of water, oil, rust, etc. You may find out that the drain valves are plugged if they haven't been drained in a while. Use a piece if wire to clear the drains when opened if...

Excellent!

This was the part that concerned me. I suspect, however, that they are not much concerned with the public downloading TMs as they are with the possibility of someone trying to sabotage the site.

Chuck, I understood that LOGSA is no longer legally available to the general public and is limited for official government use only.

Great find, and welcome to Steel Soldiers! Is the truck complete? Much rust damage?

You are way better off to always scan and e-mail your documents to GL for your EUC!!! Faxes are not nearly clear enough, especially the photo on your drivers license or other IDs.