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  1. FireFighterHill

    Got my MEP-017A running today!

    Ok another update. The second generator is running but it takes ALOT of cranking before it will start. I think the voltage regulator is bad, tell me if these symptoms match. when it starts up it revs WAY up and pegs the HZ meter to the right. After alittle bit It will come back down, but then it...
  2. FireFighterHill

    Got my MEP-017A running today!

    It looks like more work then I am will to tackle to remove the tube. From the looks of it I would have to remove the head and everything around it. Then im not sure how hard the tube is to remove. If it is corroded to the head or to the crank case I may cause more damage or trouble trying to...
  3. FireFighterHill

    Got my MEP-017A running today!

    I read the TM starting procedures and do not recall reading that. Thanks for the info! I guess my only thing now is to fix that hole. I will see if any of my welding buddies can tig.
  4. FireFighterHill

    Got my MEP-017A running today!

    And by the way if anyone is interested im selling them once running. Im looking for $2,000 obo
  5. FireFighterHill

    Got my MEP-017A running today!

    Ok so here is an update. And pictures. I ordered a new carb for the other generator, I also went to walmart today and picked up two more lawn batteries and the needed cables. Let me know if there is any problems with the way I have the wires connected. I went by ACE hardware and found the...
  6. FireFighterHill

    Got my MEP-017A running today!

    Finally got all the parts together to get it running. NOS Carb and new batts. Didn't have to many problems though there was a few. The fuel lines pretty much all need replaced. They all seem dried out and brittle. Trying to prime it I found the line that runs to the jerry can clogged so I had...
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