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  1. joesco

    First Post - Introduction - My MEP003 Saga to Date...

    Stan, I was having the same problem with my 002A and made several adjustments to the governor adjustment, to no avail, probably had no clue as to what I was doing! I ended up overheating my IP due to improper timing or a wrong timing button (or both). If you do another test run, please check...
  2. joesco

    First Post - Introduction - My MEP003 Saga to Date...

    Stan, Just be aware that the timing button can be had from Ambac, but they cost $45-$70 a piece. I have found they are open for negotiation. If you call them don't pay list price and make sure you order a few "Jesus" retainer rings as they tend to go airborne when you are installing the button!
  3. joesco

    First Post - Introduction - My MEP003 Saga to Date...

    Richard, All pretty good points, but parting a out a machine is by no means maliciously destroying it, more like recycling it. I just knew when to quite and also knew my limitations, which are many. My parts have helped out at least a half dozen other MEP owners (so far) and that has been...
  4. joesco

    First Post - Introduction - My MEP003 Saga to Date...

    Stan, Please, I don't want to rain on your parade, but I would cut your loses and part out the unit. I just have a feeling you are going to wind-up like I did. I had over 100 hours of time invested in my set, without success and I am pretty familar with Military Old Iron. I have restored...
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