Mep 002/003 glow plug part number search

[GASCANS001]

Guys I’m at a complete loss here. I can not find glow plugs or a Source to purchase beside green mountain generators. They have 1 in stock @ $125 each.

from what I’ve read the correct part number is the champion 182ch42 plug

7/16x20 thread

every single glow plug I’m finding that the same overall length and tip length is all m10x1.0

I can’t find anything standard size. Everything is metric.

all the old forums mention several outlets to buy them but a lot has changed in 10years. Links expired, sources have discontinued, everything is obsolete now.

anyone have some updated information on getting some darn plugs?
Guyfang you’re the best and have helped me numerous times. I know you’ll find this post just like the others.
God bless you my friend as well as the rest of the incredibly talented members of this forum.

 

[ZiggyO]

PM sent

 

[2Pbfeet]

Are you sure about those being SAE threads? The thread sizes are close. I ask only because Champion lists that part with metric threads;

Champion 182 CH42 Glow Plug

Champion 182 CH42 Glow Plug

www.championiridiumplugs.com

Regardless, $18 on E-Bay...

All the best,

2Pbfeet

 

[Guyfang]

2920-01-048-8867
2920-00-102-6647
2920-01-038-4349
2920-00-106-1817 KIT, 4X plugs

WHAT IS IT:

24V Onan Glow Plug Parts Kit Libby Wellman Thermal MEP0002A MEP003A 6A843G042K

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CONDITION:
Brand New in Box

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BRAND:
Wellman

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MPN:
6A843G042K

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COMPATIBLE WITH:

Onan 333-0104
Onan 333-0107
Onan Manufacturer code 44940
3330104, 3330107, 333K107, 0333-0107
Wheeler Bros Inc PART NUMBER: 646-333-0107
Wheeler Bros Inc Manufacturer code 55683
Wellman Thermal Systems Corp 6A843G042K
Wellman Thermal Systems Corp code: 58823
DieselRX DRX00042K
3330104
3330107

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APPLICATION:

Military Generator
1988 LIBBY MEP-002A
MEP002A
MEP003A

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OTHER:

This is a glow plug for the engine head for MEP002A and MEP003A units. This is a mil spec very hard to find exact replacement for your glow-plug on MEP-002A and MEP-003A units.
Note: MEP003A units use 4 glow plugs; MEP002A units use 2 glow plugs
Features:
Includes: terminal end, copper washer, sleeve
Terminal Type: Blade
24v
Ultra-fast warm-up
Unbeatable cold engine performance
Significantly reduced pollutant emissions
Smoother and quieter running after start-up
Exceptional corrosion resistance

Corppu-799aircraft, Awacs, E-3aemory S. Land Class Asfield Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle,3330107, 333k107, 6463330107, 646-333-0107, 6a843g042k, 2920-00-106-1817, 00-106-1817, 2920001061817, 001061817

 

[rickf]

Guy, I am also interested in this thread since I need at least two and maybe 4 of these glow plugs. But I don't understand your post? Is it a far sale post or just a general info post in case you find them? And what about the Champion 182 CH 42? Are they viable or not?

 

[Guyfang]

Rick,

This was just info. The person who might be able to tell us about the Champion plug is @Ray70 . I seem to remember he wrote something in a thread about the glow plugs. Lets see if I remembered right.

 

[rickf]

I just did a whole bunch of searching and came up empty other than to find out those Champions are discontinued. If the only difference was the thread then I would re-tap the head. But if they are also going to disappear there is no sense in doing that.

 

[Guyfang]

OK, as soon as I get done uploading some Hemtt TM, will try looking around.

 

[2Pbfeet]

I just did a whole bunch of searching and came up empty other than to find out those Champions are discontinued. If the only difference was the thread then I would re-tap the head. But if they are also going to disappear there is no sense in doing that.

There are e-bay sellers that have them...

 

[Guyfang]

This was in epay.

24V Onan Glow Plug Parts Kit Libby Wellman Thermal MEP0002A MEP003A Part #6A843G042K

 

[rickf]

There are e-bay sellers that have them...

I understand, BUT, are they the right ones for the 002-003?

 

[rickf]

Well, I looked up the Wellman's on Epay and snagged two of them. I could not get a definite answer on the Champions being a direct match so I jumped on these. Said there were ten left and 6 people put them in their wishlists. If I have learned one thing over the last few years it is to grab it when you can when it comes to short supply items.

 

[Ray70]

Yup, I had done a lot of research a while ago looking for alternate PN's and unfortunately I did not find anything that was readily available that was comparable as a drop in replacement to the OEM glow plugs.
The Champion 182 CH42 are correct but discontinued. I found a listing for like $15 that said they were in stock but when I placed an order I got a message about 3 days later saying my order was canceled.
the Wellerman 6A843G042K are correct and so are the onan 333-0107.
But be warned, the Champion CH41 and Onan 333-0106 look identical but they are 12V glow plugs and will burn up in your 24V 002/003 unless you modify your wiring.
As far as I could tell, $50 ea. was about the cheapest you can find the correct glow plugs these days.
Too bad because I had about 30 of them a couple years ago and sold them all for like $25ea. and now kick myself for not keeping at least 4!

 

[rickf]

My current solution to starting on really cold days is to just use a propane torch and direct the heat from the torch not into but in front of the air cleaner so the heat is drawn in while cranking. This has always worked well for me. Tedious yes, more cranking than usual yes, but it works. It basically fools the engine into thinking it is nice a warm out. Once it starts it will cuss you out by stumbling and coughing smoke but it does stay running and it evens out in a minute or so. I do not switch the load on until it has run for five minutes at least. I should point out that you need to have the air cleaner set for hot weather mode for this to work so air is drawn in from the outside inlet and not from inside the cowl. Once running I slide it back to cold mode.

 

[Guyfang]

This is all we ever did when we started gen set in DEEP cold. I banned any starting fluid where ever I was in charge.

 

[Tinstar]

I found NOS champions on eBay without any problems.
Several sellers had them.
Bought 6 and all were factory sealed.
The ones on my MEP-002A are working just fine but I wanted spares.

 

[rickf]

I just looked all through the interweb and I only found a pack of ten Champion CH42's in Europe. None at all here in the states. Are you sure you got the right ones? As Ray said the CH42 are correct but the CH41 are 12 volt.

 

[rickf]

I just got my Wellman's in yesterday, I am sure I paid substantially more than you did for the Champions. I hope you got the right ones!

 

[Tinstar]

I just got my Wellman's in yesterday, I am sure I paid substantially more than you did for the Champions. I hope you got the right ones!

Still had the government sticker on the factory packaging with the NSN.
Yes, their the correct ones.
eBay is a crap shoot on finding things.
When I’m looking and needing something, nothing to be found or priced like it’s gold.

When not in need, I see several sellers, all at good prices.

 

[Icesythe7]

Still had the government sticker on the factory packaging with the NSN.
Yes, their the correct ones.
eBay is a crap shoot on finding things.
When I’m looking and needing something, nothing to be found or priced like it’s gold.

When not in need, I see several sellers, all at good prices.

try looking up an mep-831a inverter only sometime lmao