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Today, 04:37

Guyfang replied to a thread Looking for a T-34/85 tank in Vehicles wanted

There is now a guy who runs a "Tank Race Grounds" there. He has several different vehicles, and you can spend some dough on driving them.

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Today, 04:35

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP 803a when does the overload kick in? Motor bogs down big time when overloaded. in Auxiliary Equipment

You would have been welcome in my shop!

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Today, 04:33

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP 802A Fix-up Thread in Auxiliary Equipment

Whats left, besides wiring?

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Today, 04:30

Guyfang replied to a thread Leaking engine fuel filter in Auxiliary Equipment

Another good hint to this problem is to just before the housing is tight, turn the housing several times. Just spin it 2-3 times, and it tends to...

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Yesterday, 11:28

Guyfang replied to a thread Leaking engine fuel filter in Auxiliary Equipment

I used small "O" rings. We had a kit of "O" rings, and I simply found one about the right size. The Army only bought the Fram for this position. Came...

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Yesterday, 08:14

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP 802A Fix-up Thread in Auxiliary Equipment

I would suspect A9 if everything else is in order.

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Yesterday, 06:40

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP 803a when does the overload kick in? Motor bogs down big time when overloaded. in Auxiliary Equipment

Why must everyone just has to max overload these sets? Be happy they work!

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Yesterday, 05:45

Guyfang replied to a thread Looking for a T-34/85 tank in Vehicles wanted

Come to Europe. Here you can buy a tank, but in the East. Not so easy in the West.

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11-18-2018, 06:07

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP-804a Voltage/Frequency troubles in Auxiliary Equipment

Yeah, that one is tough to find. Some folks can look into the control cube for years, and never see the back side of the switch.

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11-18-2018, 05:57

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP803a flywheel cover in Auxiliary Equipment

That's kinda why I asked for TM info.

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11-17-2018, 18:12

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP-804a Voltage/Frequency troubles in Auxiliary Equipment

There is a switch in the control panel. I forget the switch number, and do not want to limp on crutches two flights of stairs. Anyway, the switch is...

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11-17-2018, 07:57

Guyfang replied to a thread Chinook Mishap @ OK Vet's Day Parade Investigation - 11/2018 in Planes and Helicopters

The "Free and Democratic" land of Germany blocks lots of things in the net. Mostly, its because of contractual issues. But not always. And they have...

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11-16-2018, 18:00

Guyfang replied to a thread No Start Issue on MEP-804B in Auxiliary Equipment

Manuals are in the TM forum, top of the page. Everything you need.

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11-16-2018, 17:57

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP 804a manuals in Auxiliary Equipment

If you need help, start a thread. Everyone is bored! We need a new problem.

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11-16-2018, 17:51

Guyfang replied to a thread Test in Testing Forums

You coming this way?

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11-16-2018, 12:11

Guyfang replied to a thread Mep-803A Aux Fuel Hose Wanted in Parts wanted

All aux hoses are the same, so if you do a search in the web, don't limit yourself to just MEP-803A. I am fairly sure that a thread here in the forum...

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11-16-2018, 12:05

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP002a meter issue? in Auxiliary Equipment

Another possibility is that the CT's are wound wrong.

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11-16-2018, 12:02

Guyfang replied to a thread Test in Testing Forums

We have you five by five, Chris!

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11-16-2018, 09:09

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP 802a/803a starter switch operation? Is this normal? in Auxiliary Equipment

It's the mag pickup. When ever a gen set, MEP8XX grinds the starter, go to the mag pickup. You might as well do the whole enchilada now. 1. Pull...

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11-15-2018, 05:55

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP-806A power does not turn on　【help】 in Auxiliary Equipment

Great minds think alike!

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11-15-2018, 05:50

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP-806A power does not turn on　【help】 in Auxiliary Equipment

Is there 24 volts to one side of the S17? Or nothing on both sides. This switch is or was, a known problem area.

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11-14-2018, 18:09

Guyfang replied to a thread Add a new one to the list. in Alternative Fuels

This sounds like a, "Hold my beer, and watch this!"

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11-14-2018, 17:39

Guyfang replied to a thread Driving in England/Europe, anywhere that isn't the US... in The Deuce

Berlin? Who said anything about Berlin? Oberfranken!!!!!!!! Upper Frankonia to English speakers. Nowhere in the world are there as many beer...

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11-14-2018, 11:42

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP-806A power does not turn on　【help】 in Auxiliary Equipment

Thats what I said in post #4. Pull out the emergency off, S17. Measure if you have 24 volts to ground, on both sides of S17. Then check the fuse....

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11-14-2018, 11:27

Guyfang replied to a thread Driving in England/Europe, anywhere that isn't the US... in The Deuce

Well, keep us in the loop! This sounds like fun!! Come visit, I got the first round of the worlds best beer! Three of the finest examples of German...

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11-14-2018, 06:58

Guyfang replied to a thread Driving in England/Europe, anywhere that isn't the US... in The Deuce

And I almost posted after your first post, " that's way to far to fly for an elderly gentleman like you!" But no, I thought better of it. The real...

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11-14-2018, 06:42

Guyfang replied to a thread MEP-806A power does not turn on　【help】 in Auxiliary Equipment

It still will not open for me.

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