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  1. M

    Which one to keep MEP-016d or MEP-016b?

    Yanmar. Love that pull start. dead simple..
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    New Member/Western North Carolina RE: MEP 003A

    and make sure you have #1 on tdc compression stroke while on PC. getting that wrong can throw you for a loop. Easy to do just by watching the rockers.
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    New Member/Western North Carolina RE: MEP 003A

    I wouldnt bother with the flow timing method. No spring pulling Follow the manual version, pump off engine aligned to port close with #1 at TDC. Lock pump rotor with the screw hole on side of pump. INstall pump with lock in place. replace screw, hook up lines and throttle. go there are...
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    "Universal" Wiring for MEP002 and 003

    I would post this as a new thread, and then people can respond there, and you can ask more questions on the same subject.
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    Starting problem with M970 fuel trailer pump

    Yes that is roughly the same as an 003. Is the throttle arm rising after the solenoid comes up? They are not connected, the throttle must rise via the governor arm (hopefully the same as an 003a here) If it is not, or only a little , gently persuade it, a bit at a time. Read about stuck...
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    Paralleling larger MEPs

    Or possibly a VFD? I only know what smaller ones cost though.
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    Paralleling larger MEPs

    You and me both! Have a job in Lousiana in a month or two for two mep-007B's at a seafood place on the intercoastal.
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    New Member/Western North Carolina RE: MEP 003A

    Wonder if the delivery valve is seating okay and or if the spring is worn out.
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    MEP002 mystical Shutter assembly

    I have had some that open in 5 minutes and some just creak open after an 30. Think the amount of wax in there to expand decreases or becomes ineffective over time or something. I could use a few nos ones hmmm
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    Wiring MEP-004A to two houses

    No no .. Neutral still runs to L0. Thats a must. You run 4 lines from the house. Two lines of 120 on L1 and L3. Neutral on L0. Ground To the ground stud. Remove 1/2'' nut from backside of ground stud. Should be 3 wires there.(thats for an 002/003. on a 004-007 it will be the same but the lead...
  11. M

    Wiring MEP-004A to two houses

    As far as the two neutral ties to the grid on your BIL's situation. I bet sewerzuk can answer that. Wheres the bat signal?
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    Wiring MEP-004A to two houses

    No. Thats perfectly normal. For a large.. a very large percentage of installs that is how it will be. The military sets are made to be setup as a separately derived system. Ie. Hook into a distribution box, and run it to various tents and buildings as the sole source of power. You are setting...
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    Wiring MEP-004A to two houses

    In addendum to that... Isaac brings up a good point. Would it be a problem if both homes neutrals were not broken? I am not sure. Might be best to set one up so that it does break neutral and that it is more of a 'dumb load' added on
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    Wiring MEP-004A to two houses

    I use the ground lug , with a piece of solid copper ground wire, bent into shape, and up towards the output terminals. Neutral to L0 and either 120v leg to l1 and l3. I connect the ground I pull from the house via 6/4 SO cable to the solid copper ground which is ran to the ground lug with no...
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    MEP-003A Gen Head

    I emailed the guy above too. he is not too fqar from me, and I have a job coming up near him in a few weeks. SOunds like he has 002a stators and 003 rotors. I hate dealing with mil/aerospace nos/surplus places. Everything has to be on a **** RFQ and be faxed or submitted on a form and this and...
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    Wiring MEP-004A to two houses

    While not typical it will work fine. We had separate buildings all running off one genset many times. Should be good on the load too, since the stoves are gas. that's the biggest load in a house really. My 002 starts my 2.5 ton ac and everything else in the house just dandy. Just cant cook...
  17. M

    After looking all summer I finally won an 003 today

    there were some on fleabay at one time or get a hold of jerry/storeman
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    MEP-003A Gen Head

    There was a bunch of these that went surplus in 2012 :( CME arma in Miama have complete 60hz genheads. 6115-01-050-5485 CME arma lists 100 complete stator assemblies in stock as well 6115-01-058-1119
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    MEP-003A Gen Head

    Did you see the winding specs in the TM? Would be nice to have when submitting for a quote.
  20. M

    My first MEP 003a A few problems, could use some advice

    JimC, what part # are you using for the diodes via allied electronics?
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