Recent content by MikeHaugen

I was given a 15 gallon compessor that had a bad pump, but the tank seems to be in pretty good shape. I plan to clean that tank out and maybe coat the inside to use for aux tank. Should give me approximately 20 or so gallons. I really just want to be sure to be able to run 24 hrs because I work...

So as an update, gmg must have gotten in a few. I ordered a new bare tank and I'm pretty sure I got the last one. I have too many other projects going on right now to take the time it would take to repair correctly. A little off topic, but I have another question... I plan to set up an...

One other question... if I decide to make a new one, putting in the fittings and pickup tube shouldn't be a problem but has anyone tried to remove/reuse the filler assembly? It looks doable if you cut/drill the rivets, but I'm not sure what is sealing it and how hard it would be to remove...

Wow, you guys keep giving me more to think about. I had forgotten about that aluminum tank that gmg offered. I would not have one fabricated probably as it is something I could do myself if need be. I'm once again leaning toward trying to repair. Worst case is I screw it up and have to fab a...

Chainbreaker, I appreciate that warning... I had not heard that before and it is not readily advertised on their website. Oddly enough, neither por15 or kbs give that warning and I can't believe their product would be different enough to not be affected by that. I wonder if sandblasting a tank...

Zed, I believe that is probably the same one I saw. I'm not really interested in buying a new tank... especially at that price. I will try the jb weld (or maybe my existing tank sealer) to fill the holes I see, then try an internal liquid sealer. Jamawieb, I've heard a product called "red...

I have a mep002a generator that has developed a fuel leak. Before I investigated too far I bought an external patch kit, but upon looking closer I found a few pinhole leaks (pinhole may be an understatement as some of them are nearly 1/8") so a simple patch job won't do I don't think since they...

Thanks again for the welcome guys... you may not see a ton of participation from me here only because most of my questions I already can find answers to, and I don't have a whole lot of knowledge on these subjects to share... you know- "keep your ears open and your mouth shut" Sent from my...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. cucvmule... It is not running yet, but should be soon. I bought it about 2 weeks ago from a guy that knew absolutely nothing about it except that it had been stored for at least the last 11 years. It looked pretty complete so I figured it was worth the $275...

As far as oil goes, I also use tap-magic most of the time. Is it the best? Probably not but works well and is fairly universal for most of my work. As far as bits, cobalt are good but a little more brittle and a little harder to sharpen than hss. Titanium is a coating, not a composition. For...

My name is Mike and I am a new member here. I have always had a fascination with military equipment (someday will have a 5-ton) so various searches always lead me to this forum. I recently acquired a mep-002a generator and I have some ideas for it so I am sure I will be posting questions here...