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I did take that cover off earlier and it was full of mud dauber nest. Removed all of those and blew out the whole thing with an air hose. No nest or critter damage that I could see. I am glad to hear that I can spray that huge switch cylinder down with WD40 or equivalent. Good to know It does...

I'm fairly confident she'll run I hope it produces power. If not, I'll do my best to fix it. Appreciate all the help and encouragement everyone!!

Might as well add that to the list. Thanks

The panel mount ones, like the original, I can fine, but not in the correct amperage The Nut mount ones I can easily find but do not want to do that unless I have to. The other 7 1/2 amp breaker on the gauge panel is fine and easily found.

My 002A isn’t even running yet, but I’m on the lookout for another. First it was 5 tons, then CUCVs, trailers, now MEPs….. I feel your pain.

Already done. She’s soaking on SeaFoam. While I had the glow plugs out, I used a bore scope to look inside. No rust or damage that I could see. Managed to break the 15A convenience receptacle circuit breaker. It was frozen and when I pulled hard on it, the black tip busted. Didn’t come off but...

I also removed the glow plugs and manifold heaters. Used a Fluke Multimeter and checked the ohms. Not sure exactly what they should read but none were open circuit. If I had the fuel filters and battery's I would have tried to start it.

Ah Yes It did have a metal oring I was going by the schematic and didn’t see it there. I will place it back and remove that copper washer. When I removed the gunk, obviously I couldn’t get it to stay in place for reassembly. So I used a touch of grease on the sides only and it stayed put. The...

Ok Good news. Removed cap nut, which was missing the copper washer, and the fuel that came out smelled fresh. Removed valve holder, spring and valve. Rotated engine and plunger was spinning but not plunging. Sprayed carb cleaner inside and rotated engine, spraying more as I went. let it sit for...

Worse case is this is a parts machine. I will get another one if this one doesn’t work out. So firing shots with the parts cannon isn’t a total waste. I needed the glow plugs anyway for starting.

Perfect That makes me feel so much better. I did find and ordered NOS glow plugs and intake heaters. Ones in the machine all look original. Have 2 new Optima 51R Yellow Tops inbound. Thinking of making new power and ground cables. Original ones aren’t bad. I still need to remove the cables...

I did this just fine on an old 67 John Deere 2020 Diesel Tractor I rescued out of a field where it sat for 15-20 years. Timed engine, removed pump, had pump rebuilt, reinstalled pump, bled it and she fired right up. I think this has me a tad nervous since I’ve never owned one of these before...

I flew helicopters for 33 years. Multiple Combat Deployments. I lived by “Hope for the best, EXPECT the worst”

Fuel tank looks surprisingly good after draining and washing the crud out. No pitting and looks like surface rust only. She’s soaking now with a diluted acid mix.

The IP throttle linkage moves fully and freely up and down without hesitation or sticky spots. Feels smooth Will check for plunger movement tomorrow if it’s not raining. I have the set covered with a canvas tarp. The original covers for these trailers just don’t exist anymore. Will see if Ray70...

That’s exactly what I was looking for. Will do just that. Thank you

Will do the SeaFoam for sure. I use it in everything I own. Love the stuff. It is a AMBAC pump. I did turn engine over by hand 1/2 revolution to make sure engine wasn't seized. Have read in old threads that doing even that probably did damage if pump was gunked up with sticky old fuel. Power...

Just cleaned up the fuel system canisters. One was rough and the other two not bad. Filters were far worse than the canisters. Bases are more stained than anything. Strainer canister rod was already busted but rest of it is intact and in good shape. Fuel tank was 3/4 full of liquid. 1/4...

I really don’t care that it doesn’t have the kit. I just hope it runs and produces power.