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    87cr250r replied to the thread 50A Hubbell CS connectors vs. 60A Pin & Sleeve.
    Those are standard plugs, there should be compatible with many brands. It's an IEC standard. I don't remember the number. They're often...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread MEP803A 10K Rotor end bearing.
    Cage failures are the result of lack of lube, possibly from breakdown of the lubricant. As I said, you'll probably see longer life from...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread CUCV II 6.5 Alternator type.
    I drilled out a CS130 alternator and installed plastic sleeves and Garolite washers to isolate the case. It works but I'm looking for a...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread M1028a2 Boom!!.
    Batteries will show full voltage until the are placed under load. Have you confirmed the batteries are in good condition?
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    87cr250r replied to the thread Engine mounts.
    Energy Suspension inserts are good. You need to make sure you get the right engine mounts. There are two options, 3.1116 and 3.1152. If...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread MEP803A 10K Rotor end bearing.
    It's $44 at McMaster-Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/product/6661K126 The special grease call out is not necessary, detrimental even. A...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread CUCV II 6.5 Alternator type.
    The CS144 rectifier looks like this. There is no location for a stud on the negative side. That would need to be added.
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    87cr250r replied to the thread ? storing used parts.
    If you're storing in closed containers look for VCI paper and oils. Volatile corrosion inhibitors do work well. They do need to be...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread ? storing used parts.
    It isn't oxygen that causes seals to degrade. Different types of rubber have different shelf lives. Buna is 10 years. Viton is typically...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread CUCV II 6.5 Alternator type.
    The CS144 appears to be a candidate that can be isolated as well. If you ask grok about it, it kind of hints that the CUCV II may have...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread CUCV II 6.5 Alternator type.
    I'm looking at pictures to remind myself of why I decided the CS130 cannot be isolated. It's because the poles in the rectifier are...
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    87cr250r replied to the thread Priming the oil system after hibernation.
    Sandia National Labs did a very interesting study on failures of Electro Motive engines used as backup generators at nuclear plants...
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