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  1. Triple Jim

    MEP002 running for only 45 seconds at a time???

    An 002A/003A regulator won't be hurt by running the engine below 1800 rpm. The regulator works the opposite of what you might think, by supplying current to reduce the generator output, so when running slowly it's working the least hard. Not that these regulators don't fail, just that they...
  2. Triple Jim

    MEP002 running for only 45 seconds at a time???

    OK, thanks for the clarification. I certainly understand that lubrication of 2-stroke engines is not the same as adding oil to diesel fuel to lubricate the injector pump, but you mentioned that you added outboard motor oil at a ratio of 25:1 to your diesels, so I was was interested in more...
  3. Triple Jim

    MEP002 running for only 45 seconds at a time???

    That's 25:1... I don't use that much in my outboard motors. I had the idea that an ounce per gallon, which is 128:1 was plenty. Some sources recommend 200:1. No offense, just asking.
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