Recent content by jlxb

I'd love to tell you all about it and what I learned but.......... not for this conversation. Suffice it to say, that 30kw generator saved our bacon (literally). And, many of my neighbors now have the same or similar.

A few years ago sewerzuk put together videos showing how to reconfigure the MEP 004A to zig zag single phase. Does anybody know if the same thing can be done with the TQG series?

M155 and all, I love this thread! My neighbors all thought I was a lunatic for buying these big ass military generators. In 2012 we had the biggest flood here since 1950 and my farm went completely under water for 5 weeks. As the water was approaching the house, we opened the basement...

Guyfang, Like you, my wiring may not conform to standards. But I have not assumed anything. Evidence from the photos indicates that this generator is in 3 phase mode while the owner says it is wired single phase. These things contradict each other. The question was posed earlier to find...

Hi, I am not an electrician but I see some things in the photos that may be significant. 1) In the photo I see that L1 +L2 is reading 208 volts. That would be correct if the genset was still set up (wired internally) as a 3 phase generator. That means that L1,L2 and L3 are all hot with...

Sorry - mis read the original post for 802A

Hi all! I just bought and brought home an M989A1. She is a monster! 800 miles from Fort Riley Kansas to home - I am never going to do that again. Now I need your help. The TM indicates the Vehicle Identification should be on a riveted plate on the rear left tailgate. The plate is there...

I just re-read your post and it occurs to me that with only 13 hours, it has only been run a few times since new. Unless there is a rebuild tag on the engine (also resets the hour meter) this gen has been sitting in a field for thirty years. The roosa master /stanadyne IP has very well known...

I just bought one for 850.00 in "unknown" running condition at GSA auction. I only spent that much because it was really close by. If you did not remove the IP, chances are some one else assumed the IP had a problem, removed it and then called to get a quote for a rebuild. In my area IP...

So I'm assuming that the reason farm tanks are the worst because they always have a lot of air space in them and they sit for long periods of time? Could they be improved by adding some kind of circulating system with a filter inline? Yes! Time, moisture and air exposure. But it doesn't...

It's the generosity of you, the SS members, to spend the time and effort to better inform we fellow members (even sometimes without ridicule or contempt for our (my) ignorance on many subjects). Thank you, jlxb, for your generous contribution above. One of many that makes this site so unique and...

Hi All, I am a registered Biodiesel manufacturer in Minnesota. While all the comments so far in this thread are well informed, I would like to add a few things due to an amazing amount of bad information in the world. As a manufacturer and distributor I have seen 1st hand every kind of real...

update - Decided to buy another 005 to replace this one. Found it, Bought it and picking it up on Monday. If she runs good, I'll be parting out the one with the oil pressure issue. The new one was only 850.00. It would cost 3 times that to take the engine out clean it overhaul. re-assemble...

update - did not get as much done as I hoped but here is the run down. 1) Replaced pressure switch - did not notice any change. 2) On the hot restart - checked to see if fuel solenoid was activated - it was getting 24 volts and could feel it click when activated. 3) checked to see if there...

Kevin I have overfilled other engines and proceed with great care. Oh yes, the screen was completely covered by the junk. The pump was totally clogged and the bypass was stuck. I am surprised it could pump at all. When I was done it was squeaky clean and like new "looking". I spoke to...