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A new weekend, a new attempt to get the set running. Admittedly, I didn't check Guyfang's comments before doing my first attempt today, but I will definitely apply his suggestions once I head back outside. But, I did observe white smoke coming out of the exhaust again, telling me some quantity...

After several months of letting it sit, I finally got back on working on the 16B. I suspected last time I tried to start the genset up after rebuilding the pump that I either didn't prime it enough, or that the mechanical pump isn't working right. So, I used the auxiliary tank pump and hooked it...

Unless I'm missing something, section 6-3 in the -34 manual describes the removal, installation, and timing of the injector pump, but nothing about the disassembly and servicing of the pump itself. I also looked in the -24P where figure 18 and its corresponding table list the injector pump as a...

I managed to get the pump apart by heating it up with a heat gun and then pounding the top and bottom ends against a piece of 6x4. Inspecting the parts, it looks like they are gummed up, but no signs at all of rust. I'm still working on cleaning them. The check valve and plunger and plunger...

I have a MEP-016B that I had running around 2014. Unfortunately, it has nowhere to live except outside. I tried to periodically run it to keep it in good condition, but a few years ago, it wouldn't start anymore. Fast forward some additional time, and I realized the fuel filter cap had popped...

Was it JimC?

The last step on my generator trailer project is to hook up the 90 gallon external tank to the aux in fuel pump on my MEP-003 set. I've been having a heck of a time finding an adapter to get from the 5/16JIC fitting on the pump to any standard AN fitting size. I ultimately need to get to the...

For the past couple months, I haven't been able to get my MEP-016B started. Yesterday I tried again, and as I was operating the manual fuel pump lever, I heard a sucking sound coming from the fuel filter. Turns out, the bolt for the fuel filter housing that holds the lid on has stripped. Looking...

Wouldn't the 15KW variant of the generator been 3-phase only too? I thought 10KW was where the military drew the line between 1/3-phase and 3-phase only.

Are the Anderson Powerpole connectors in the panel as shown an acceptable code-compliant way to hook up large gensets to transfer switches? I've been trying to find a connector to tie my MEP-003a to my house interlock that was both weather resistant, safe, and could carry the current and that...

I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend. I had some work I had to get done around the house. However, I trust everyone had a great time today; ya'll always do.

If the relays are anything like the MEP-002/003 ones, each relay is actually 2 sets of contacts with one set not used. Flip the relay upside-down and you have a fresh relay.

I cleared some space in my box.

I have an original military 24 volt Solargizer new in box. PM me if interested.

I upgraded to Jimc's frequency and volts/amps gauges. My genset lives outside in the rain and they are still looking and working perfect. When I originally installed the gauges I was worried that they'd get waterlogged or at least have condensation on the inside, but I haven't had any issues.

I just recently noticed I have this exact issue on my drivers door. I haven't had time to investigate further why the window seems to start leaning towards the back of the truck as I roll it up more.

The hertz shouldn't be going up when the set is loaded up, they should be going down, if anything. However, the frequency gauges on these machines are known to go nuts and give crazy readings when the frequency goes too far out of the "expected" range. Have you verified the frequency with an...

I've been working on a genset trailer based around a MEP-003 on a M101 trailer. I put it crossways on the trailer just ahead of the axle. It hangs off either side by about the width of the fender. With nothing else on the trailer except the genset, it's about 550 pounds of tongue weight. To...

But on a MEP-002 and MEP-003, and the entire MEP-016 series, the bonding is done on the back of the ground wire split nut, so it's not plainly visible or a quick swap. Therefore a nice easy knife switch is visible and easy.

I'm working on a genset trailer and wanted to do the same thing. I figured I'd use either a safety disconnect, or a single-breaker in a dedicated panel to act as a disconnect. Of course the switch would get ample signage and description as to its function.