Needed - Thermo Power Unit MEP-003a - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

mikemarti · 12-03-2011, 16:56

Well working on getting the old generator running and with alot of help she runs and powers up fine. Noticed the Thermo Power Unit Shutter wasn't opening after 15 minutes running in 50 degree weather. Pulled off the Thermo Power Unit per the manuals instructions and placed it in some heated oil - never even twitched. So now I am looking to replace it - any suggestions?

Keith_J · 12-03-2011, 17:15

Classified ads here? If not, give Gulf Coast a call. Gulf Coast Truck & Military Equipment

glcaines · 12-03-2011, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemarti

Well working on getting the old generator running and with alot of help she runs and powers up fine. Noticed the Thermo Power Unit Shutter wasn't opening after 15 minutes running in 50 degree weather. Pulled off the Thermo Power Unit per the manuals instructions and placed it in some heated oil - never even twitched. So now I am looking to replace it - any suggestions?

The shutters on my MEP-003A genset never open unless the load is significant. In 50 deg weather, I don't think mine would ever open. However, when the load is high in hot weather they open fine. If you need one, Delks is another source. http://www.delksarmynavysurplus.com

mikemarti · 12-04-2011, 06:50

Thanks for the link I will call on Monday.

I have read that load and temperature play a part in the shutters opening. Just to verify that it could work we pulled it per the TM and tested it in heated oil - it never functioned.

Thanks!

319 · 12-04-2011, 10:00

The above link to Delk's doesn't work. Here is one that does:

Delk's Army Navy Surplus_Home

glcaines · 12-04-2011, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 319

The above link to Delk's doesn't work. Here is one that does:

Delk's Army Navy Surplus_Home

Thanks. That's what happens when I type fast and don't check the results. The abive link has been corrected.

Grega · 12-04-2011, 21:02

I just ran my mep003 a few day ago with no load for 30 minutes, was in the 50's, the shudders never did open. But they did work this last summer, with and without load. I would wait till next summer to see if it works.