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  1. FarmingSmallKubota

    1997 LMTV Journey

    Nice weather this weekend a job that I have been putting off changed out the hydraulic manifold I finally have valves that do not leak and go to the correct position. That was a tight spot to get to those hoses out and keeping track of where they go was fun. Air line fittings would not come out...
  2. FarmingSmallKubota

    LMTV Electrical Issue doesn't respond to master switch

    I use a cheap $89 dollar chrome book with the TM's downloaded so i can take them anywhere when i work on trucks and Generators
  3. FarmingSmallKubota

    LMTV Cargo Cover install questions

    sorry if this was meant for the original poster but you can see my final product here. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/new-lmtv-owner.208458/page-7
  4. FarmingSmallKubota

    Long time lurker looking to buy

    Depending on your motivation and skill level you can also take a chance like i did 1997 1078 with 3900 miles all fluids drained did not know if it runs but really studied the pictures and had it shipped from tex to Ohio and turned into a pretty good truck that just needs parts changed due to...
  5. FarmingSmallKubota

    Slave plug for MEP genset - cost effective options(?)

    whats wrong with the slave plug on your MEP, or are you looking for a Slave cable to plug into another piece of Military equipment and jump the MEP
  6. FarmingSmallKubota

    New Member from Ohio

    Welcome aboard fellow Ohio resident
  7. FarmingSmallKubota

    Gen sets MEP need advice

    Ground, Ground,Ground
  8. FarmingSmallKubota

    Gen sets MEP need advice

    Every Military surplus item that you buy unless its from a member here like myself that goes through a unit is a roll of the dice.
  9. FarmingSmallKubota

    Gen sets MEP need advice

    So here is something for you to research, but might solve a lot of your issues and planning. If you bought a Drash Shelter trailer unit. It has a Generator with 120v outlets 3 phase outlets and onboard heat and AC, just something to research and maybe simplify your set up.
  10. FarmingSmallKubota

    Gen sets MEP need advice

    Thanks guy that was some good reading
  11. FarmingSmallKubota

    Gen sets MEP need advice

    803 is single or three phase. once you go over a 10kw military generator they are three phase only
  12. FarmingSmallKubota

    Gen sets MEP need advice

    To get started. most military generators will either run 50hz european standard or 60hz US just need to flip a switch or if you buy certain generators such as and mep 813 that would be a 400hz unit which would be a boat anchor accept for airplane and radar stuff... No such animal as an 803b...
  13. FarmingSmallKubota

    MEP-1030 Mouse Proofing & MEP-10XX WiFi Remote Start

    mouse proofing is great, but i will add an improvement that i have been doing to the gen sets that i send out. I use stainless zip ties as i worry about sun and cold temperatures degrading the plastic ties.
  14. FarmingSmallKubota

    Shared the knowledge tonight

    Generator is done, washed out the bottom this morning, mouse proofed the bottom hole, hooked up the lights and load banked. very smooth good running unit. owner should be happy for many years.
  15. FarmingSmallKubota

    Shared the knowledge tonight

    So the generator that i got going, a while back. he called and wanted me to fix it for him as the fuel line was leaking which i new about when i got it going. So he finally dropped it off at my house last week. today i took the top off and replaced all the fuel lines and the upper well nut...
  16. FarmingSmallKubota

    Ini Power Remote/Auto Start

    So i have one of these units but its the first version that just has 110 regular outlets. This generator is nothing but a yamaha ef1000 generator. with a temp, and hour meter wrapped around the spark plug and different back panel with either can. Mine is currently not running due to Carb...
  17. FarmingSmallKubota

    1997 LMTV Journey

    So no need for measurements found this on the old interweb for the rod size incase anyone else needs it. so if my math is correct basically 3/4" pipe 93" long
  18. FarmingSmallKubota

    1997 LMTV Journey

    i was just looking at the TM i guess i ought to look and see if i even have a slot for it.
  19. FarmingSmallKubota

    MEP-802A Fuel filter replacement advice

    Please go to the top of the page and download the Technical manual, also there is only 1 fuel filter. The other filter is a water seperator.
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