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Haha ok I wasnt sure how sensative the VR was...that works for me! That makes sense, and i'm sure since modern oils are so much better, any good diesel oil would be better than it was back then. Will

Alright sounds good, I'm pretty well versed in oil stuff, just wanted to make sure these gens didnt have any special requirements. Thanks, Will P.S. For the first start, as to not damage the VR, what is the approximate throttle position that it should be pulled out to be around a safe RPM...

For oil, can I run 5W-30 Rotella T6 or should I just stick with 15w-40 Rotella T? Will

Ok dont make fun of me...I know I probably just brain farted and missed it, but what is the torque for the fuel filters? I know the oil filter is 13 +- 2 lbs...are they the same? Will

Ok thanks that just the info I was looking for. So far I have 1: Taken all filter housings off and inspected them. They were all changed by the Military in August of 2011 and all look that. The strainer had a bunch of like sludge in it so I cleaned it to like new condition. 2: Turned...

Haha thanks for the great info! I have been reading about these for a while and have read every wiki, article and TM I can find, so I have a good grasp of the operation and limitations of the unit. I'll keep all of the things you said in mind when I start and use it. Thanks, Will

Alright thanks, I'll look into that. Will

Ok so a few more questions- The shutters- Do they only operate when there is power/engine is on? They seem to actuate fine, but is there a way of testing them? The Cold weather/Warm weather thing- This is the right setting for warm weather right? The TM says it is but just making sure And...

Hello, I just got my 1983 MEP-003 from Ft. Meade. It is complete in every fashion and is a very nice unit. I'll get more into that in another thread once it is "done". I am planning on doing some pre start tune up things to it, like the filters and a general inspection. For the fuel...