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  1. jbk

    D298ER mep005 "smokin"

    have you tried to adjust the valves yet? i was having pump trouble also, freed it up for now but would like a lead on one if i can. were did you find yours? how much? but as ike said the pump is probly out a little. jim
  2. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    ike ,yes thats where i got it. do you know anyhting about it? looked like it sat a long time. iagree on the pump sure would be nice to have a spare. the fuel didnt look to bad . my low fuel switch has a fracture in the shaft. got one comming.
  3. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    i was running the ubit on battleshort to bypass the low fuel switch and speed switch. i knew the day tank was full. as far as the speed i removed the top again to get another look at the throttle linkage and noticed a lot of slack in the cam so i adjusted that thumb screw at the rear of pump...
  4. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    it runs! took the top off again freed the metering valve and arm assembly. removed the crusty ball valve in the govenor cover. right now my problems the low fuel light stays on. fuel level in day tank is fine. on the float switch the shaft has a long irregular crack at the bottom 4 in.. i...
  5. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    thanks for the info. i am looking at a mail order outfit. i have never rebuilt one and dont what to screw it up. thats why i asked if any members rebuild them. a little nervous about rebuiding a pump on this set not knowing if it will run and work. if you run across a rebuilt one or a good used...
  6. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    no i havnt had one of these before. i had trouble with the day take float switch wasnt moving freely. i have fuel to the pump but nothing out. ive replaced the filters and purged up to the pump. is their anyone you use for your pumps? jim
  7. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    the pump is a roosa master dbmfc 433-1lk. i have seen what looks like the same pump with the stanadyne name with the same number as above. theirs a cover plate on the side about inch and a half long and 3/4 wide. i have flow to the pump but nothing out.
  8. jbk

    mep-004a ip help

    i have a 004 that has set for a long time. cant get fuel to the injectors. removed the top to look at the shut off sol. the fuel looks old and the cavity has a film on eveything. iam getting 24 volts engine cranking. anyone have any tips on what i can look for. anyone know of someone that can...
  9. jbk

    4A032 starter

    i purchaced one several years ago 100 used and did the mod.. i also bought the slave recep., bracket and switch. they are good folks never had a problem. cant believe thier that much though. will spin the 3kw fast. ive seen em on ebay 50 bucks.
  10. jbk

    mb-18

    i blew my back out in 05 been retired ever since so i can relate.i rented a uhaul tandom trailer to pick up the 004. iam trying to figure out how am going to get it off the trailer though. jim
  11. jbk

    mb-18

    hey ike, i won the 004 the mb-18 were in the 500.00+ range now i have to figure how iam going to pick it up.
  12. jbk

    Anyboby Recognize this Generator

    015a i had one. it would handle a 1500 watt load easy.theirs a switch in the control box to allow 220 volt. uses .5 gph if the carb. and plugs are good not to hard to start. theirs a prime lever on the fuel pump to get gas to the carb. before starting.
  13. jbk

    mb-18

    found some info, 30 kw diesel driven. looks like 60s vintage. before mep series.
  14. jbk

    mb-18

    does anyone know what this gen. is? i cant find anything on the net. diesel driven, kw?
  15. jbk

    What are points for a 4A084 III supposed to look like?

    did you line up the mag. timming mark to the camshaft gear timming mark? do you have the engine manual? i sent you a pm from me with the link to the engine manual? on page 4-43 mag. istall.
  16. jbk

    Oil weight in the MEP 002a

    i use a mep-802a as my go to set and have in the past used rottella 15/40 synthetic and switched this year to amsoil 10w30/sae 30, thats right it confused me too, they told me this is to take the place of 10w30 and straight 30. i have it in this set now. guess ill see this winter how it acts...
  17. jbk

    Oil weight in the MEP 002a

    i found a 1977 lo that listed 15/40. that was superceded by a lo issued in 1990 dropping the 15/40 and listing the 30 weight for temps. above 30 degrees and 10 weight below 30 . why they dropped 15/40? i know the civy onan recomends it and alot of guys here use it. it could be somthing as...
  18. jbk

    What are points for a 4A084 III supposed to look like?

    when you time the engine with the light its at full rated speed 3600 rpm. the tm tells you how to set it up while its off. so get it up to speed right away if you can. you need tm 5-2805-259-14 on the engine. their are some tms on this sight under the resource section at the top of this page...
  19. jbk

    What are points for a 4A084 III supposed to look like?

    the a/c reg. is located in the bottom left of the control box. open the panel let it tilt down and take a look. if it went south then volts would be low or fliuctuating on this set, i think. check your set at the convenice receptical in front or at the output lugs and see if you can still adjust...
  20. jbk

    What are points for a 4A084 III supposed to look like?

    i changed the cond. and points on all mine i never gave a thought to checking the cond. the govt. slick mag. is to replace the fm. it comes with th necc. brackets. ive installed it in 2 units comes with new plug wires also. i think its 149.00 at ss some on ebay for 129.00. i had one chew the...
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